Vintage Nagoya obi - paper fans with "shōchikubai" pattern pony the Big Bell from the

the Big Bell from the famous Zojō-ji temple located in Minato Ward in Tōkyō

in metallic gold on top and vivid fuchsia shade on the reversed side

The unique shape and delicate decoration will make this item a great accessory also for western style clothing

but it will also work great as a mosquito coil or incense burner

Sparkly and bright

Vintage Nagoya obi - paper fans with "shōchikubai" pattern pony the Big Bell from theAn elegant Nagoya obi for festive occasions. Features a repetitive image of big sized paper fans in white, gold, and yellow colors, on a black background. The fans are decorated with "three friends of winter (Shchikubai) " bamboo, pine trees, and plum blossoms. Such pattern represents fortune and resilience, and is often used for celebrations. Nagoya is the most used obi type today. One end is folded and sewn in half, the other end is of full width,