Unique and beautiful guitar strap [Kigiku] - hand made in Japan from vintage silk kimono. Brand new Singing Crane handmade vintage silk kimono guitar strap Note: this strap has a gold metal buckle. Primary colour: orange, gold, green (front and reverse)It has green suede leathers and a contrasting beige leather panel with yellow stitching.Every Singing Crane strap is one-of-a-kind, one of three variations from the same Obi on the front on the reverse, with hand picked matching leathers and stitching. Each has a unique, hand-stamped serial number. All are handmade in Kyoto from recycled vintage silk kimono obis and repurposed leather off-cuts.These are really original and beautiful straps - super strong, light and durable. Silk is the strongest natural fabric. The kimono obi is the most expensive and gorgeous part of a Japanese woman's kimono outfit - the obi itself can cost tens of thousands of dollars.This is a new item, but each obi has small variations and irregularities in the fabric from the previous lives as a much sought after fashion item. Please check the strap photos carefully.
