Verdant Echo – Glasses Case with Plantain Leaf Motif
This one-of-a-kind glasses case is crafted from a vintage formal obi featuring an elegant plantain leaf motif. In Japanese textile art, the plantain leaf (bashō) represents vitality, summer growth, and the gentle sway of nature in motion. Often depicted with soft curves and subtle texture, it evokes a peaceful, grounded beauty—perfectly suited to everyday use.
The fabric, dating from the 2000s, was sourced from a trusted kimono dealer in Shizuoka, Japan. Originally worn for formal occasions, the obi has been thoughtfully repurposed into a refined glasses case that preserves its quiet elegance in a new, functional form.
This is more than an accessory—it’s a piece of living heritage, carried with you.
 
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The Story Behind the Piece
This glasses case is made from a vintage formal obi woven in the 2000s and sourced from a respected textile dealer in Shizuoka, Japan. The motif features plantain leaves, symbolic of nature’s calm strength and seasonal vitality.
Once reserved for ceremonial kimono attire, this obi fabric now finds renewed life in an object made to be held and used—bringing the past gently into the present.
 
Notable Features
Dimensions: Height 17 cm (6.7 inches) × Width 19 cm (7.5 inches)
Body Material: Vintage silk from a 2000s formal obi
Design Motif: Plantain leaf
Origin: Sourced from a trusted kimono dealer in Shizuoka, Japan
Function: Soft glasses case with fabric lining
Care Instructions: Spot clean only; handle gently to preserve vintage textiles

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