Gold and Blue Evergreen Trees Fukuro Corset
£2310
Corset made from a Gold and Blue silk Fukuro Obi.
This Obi dates back to the beginning of the Showa Era (1926-1989) and represents emerald and blue pine trees over a refined gold and black embroidered background.
All the Collection Corsets are size UK 8 (EU40).
However, the fit can be slightly different depending on the thickness of the specific Obi used.
The main measureaments in centimetres are:
Waist size 67 cm
Bust size 88 cm
High hip 84 cm.
Our corsets are made to gently squeeze the waist by 2 to 4 cm from the actual “relaxed” waist measurement. Our Collection Corsets are tailored for a “relaxed” waist size of 70 cm, but the corset will actually embrace your waist from 66 to 68 cm, thanks to an internal adjustable belt, which will help you to close the Corset at your comfortable measurement.
The Obi used for the main fabric of this Corset is a heavily embroidered brocade silk, carefully woven on both sides.
Obis can be made from any fabric strong enough to be pulled, but most of them, especially historic ones, are made from silk thread twisted together to create an unending variety of innumerable symbols, motifs and patterns. Some pieces may contain small imperfections, which is to be expected given the age of these fabrics. If there is a significant imperfection, it would be mentioned in the listing.
The Corset is finished with a soft black lining 100% silk.
Ancient Obis are really difficult to find, because they rarely survive as the strain from tying them weakens the fabric, making them more vulnerable to damage. Therefore, as in Japan, we should treat this truly delicate fabric with respect and care, in particularly avoiding any contact with water and other liquids, and we suggest to consult professional dry cleaners if required.
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After your purchase we encourage you to store your Corset in a cool and dry place. The Corset will arrive in a box with a pillow and a dust bag where you can preserve it. It is possible also, either to place it protected in its dust bag in your drawers or, if you prefer, to hang it through its loops in your wardrobe.
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About this Corset
Earth's Resilience: Showa Era Hokkaido Obi Corset with Emerald Pine Trees
This Corset is a unique piece made from a Japanese vintage Obi coming from Hokkaido, from the Showa Era (1926-1989).
An Obi is a sash, or a belt used to hold in place a kimono, a Japanese traditional dress.
This piece represents emerald and blue pine trees over a refined gold and black embroidered background.
In Japan, Chi meaning Earth, represents the hard, solid objects of Earth. The most basic example of Chi is in a stone. Stones are highly resistant to movement or change, as is anything heavily influenced by Chi. The bones, muscles, and tissues of the body are also represented by Chi. Emotionally, it is predominantly associated with collectiveness, stability, physicality, and gravity.
It is a desire to have things remaining as they are, a resistance to change. In the mind, it is the confidence, when under the influence of this Chi mode or “mood”, we are aware of our own physicality and sureness of action.
The earth element is that of solidity, hardness, weight, grounded with foundation.
Chi is a symbol of Groundedness, Resistance and Stability.