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Can be used in a variety of ways. Obi Panel can be used to decorate the interior space with a freedom of style.

Obi Panel is a fabric panel with a recycled obi on a wooden panel. The allure of woven fabric that transcends time and is revived into a different form. Many of them contain gold and silver threads in their woven patterns. The allure and the presence of the obi fabric increases the quality of the room, and brings elegance. Like displaying a picture, or lining up several panels together may be fun. They are perfect for the entrance foyer, Japanese-style room, and store display. It is greatly appreciated as a store-opening gift. It matches well with antique furnitures, and displaying it on a mantle along with a frame or a plant could change its appeal. Furthermore, instead of a decoration on the center of the table, it can be placed underneath a glass table for an observation from above. It could serve as an accent in a Western-style room, where Japanese beauty can be experienced outside of a Japanese-style room. A Japanese person would find freshness amidst nostalgia. It could be mounted in the wall or construction materials as a unique and special use.

Nishijin textiles from Kyoto make up about 80% of materials used in the obi. A variety of specialist artisan techniques go into the completion of a single obi sash. Fukuro-obi, maru-obi, and Nagoya-obi styles are typically used, and chosen designs are royalty-free. "Lucky" motifs which are not only pleasing to the eyes but also symbolize good omens are often used in obi patterns. The following is a list of examples.
LONGEVITY : Cranes and tortoises, Chrysanthemums, Noshi paper, Rabbits
FAMILIAL PROSPERERITY : Grapes, gourds, Chinese Karako Dolls
PRAYER FOR CHILDREN'S GROWTH : Paulownia, Hemp, Bamboo
SUCCESS : Shippo (seven treasures),pattern, Treasure Ships, Folding Fans
BLISSFUL MARRIAGE : Mandarin ducks, Shellfish
BOUNTIFUL HARVEST : Yukiwa (snowflake crest),Sparrows
HEALTH : Kusudama paper balls, Hyoutan gourds