Kebjo Hakata Jacquard
= Kenjō” means “offering to the shogunate” — this pattern was once presented as tribute and later became the most formal and orthodox Hakata obi design especially for men.
Kenjō stripes (献上縞 / kenjō-jima)
The alternating thick and thin stripes are not random.
They symbolize: order / discipline / continuity
This restrained rhythm is why Hakata obi were favored by samurai and scholars.
The jacquard pattern is called: ji-mon (地紋) — a ground pattern
They symbolize: depth beneath simplicity / quiet refinement / inner richness
It’s meant to be seen only up close, rewarding attention rather than announcing itself.
Soft, not too stiff
6 in wide / 4 yards approx
Material: Silk
A formal men’s wear.
This listing is vintage, may have light spots
Kebjo Hakata Jacquard
= Kenjō” means “offering to the shogunate” — this pattern was once presented as tribute and later became the most formal and orthodox Hakata obi design especially for men.
Kenjō stripes (献上縞 / kenjō-jima)
The alternating thick and thin stripes are not random.
They symbolize: order / discipline / continuity
This restrained rhythm is why Hakata obi were favored by samurai and scholars.
The jacquard pattern is called: ji-mon (地紋) — a ground pattern
They symbolize: depth beneath simplicity / quiet refinement / inner richness
It’s meant to be seen only up close, rewarding attention rather than announcing itself.
Soft, not too stiff
6 in wide / 4 yards approx
Material: Silk
A formal men’s wear.
This listing is vintage, may have light spots
