This Corset is a unique piece made from a Japanese vintage Obi coming from Kyoto, 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.
The detailed embroidery is made of refined pearl threads forming a pink shrine in a rigid winter atmosphere with snowy white and silvery trees and maple leaves.
In Japan, the location of a shrine is related to a sacred place where a holy ceremony took place in the past. It is a structure whose main purpose is to house (“enshrine”) one or more kami. The term kami is often associated with the “gods” venerated in the Shinto religion, though the concept is broader than that. They can be deities, divinities, elements of the landscape, forces of nature, or spirits of venerated dead people. The Maple tree is viewed as a symbol of Elegance, Beauty and Grace.
The evergreen Pine is universally known as the symbol of Life.
During the long and icy winter season, the evergreen does not lose its leaves nor its lush dark green colour. In Japanese culture, the Pine represents steadfastness.
| 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.
