This Corset is a unique piece made from a Japanese vintage Obi coming from Hokkaido, from the Showa Era. An Obi is a sash or a belt used to hold in place a kimono, a Japanese traditional dress.
The embroidery is made of refined golden threads, which require expert craftsmanship. The detailed embroidery represents a subject dear to Japanese Culture: the vast and powerful Sea and its Waves. The rest of the Obi is plain Gold, used for the back panels of the Corset.
As the golden threads are strenuous to work with, Pure Gold is generally too soft to be used, therefore mixtures with other metals are indispensable. When Gold meets Copper it creates the intense Red Gold, while adding some Silver it becomes the romantic Rose Gold.
The lustrous Gold Sea symbolises the sacred idea of the Sea that for centuries had protected Japan from invasions and brought food. However, the cresting foam of the furious waves in Red Gold reminds us of the powerful destructive force of nature. Some delicate Rose Gold waves can be spotted too, and they recall the constant movement of the water: sometimes calming and soothing, but also vigorous and powerful.
The deconstruction of the pattern of the former Obi in the Corset aims to celebrate the dynamism and unpredictability of life.
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35 × 35 × 15 cm |
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.
