White Gold Wisteria and Blue Gold Bamboo Fukuro Corset
£2310
Corset made from a white gold, blue and copper Fukuro Obi. This Obi dates back to the Showa Era (1926-1989) and it represents a flourish Wisteria, a Bamboo Forest and a Bridge.
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
Enchanted Elegance: The Wisteria and Bamboo Obi
This Corset is a unique piece made from a vintage Obi coming from the ancient Japanese capital of Nara, from the Showa Era. An Obi is a sash or a belt used to hold in place a kimono, a Japanese traditional dress.
The pattern represents a White Wisteria on a Blue and Copper background where we discover a Bamboo Forest and a Bridge. Tiny golden leaves are embroidered, further enriching this splendid fabric. The shiny and metallic colours are a reminiscence of the precious Gold which in jewellery, mixed with other materials, creates different shades of colours. When Gold interacts with Indium it creates the rare Blue Gold; when it meets Copper it creates the intense Red Gold, while with Palladium it reveals a paler shade becoming the elegant White Gold.
In Japan, the Wisteria is a symbol of consciousness for its impressive growth and abundance. Its long climbing vines are metaphorically related to the search for New Knowledge and Wisdom, while its longevity symbolises Long-life, Immortality and Endurance. Bamboo too is an important image in the Japanese culture: it symbolises Prosperity and Good Luck; for this reason, it is often recognised as an omen for the New Year.