The other day I came across an obi that was literally like a breath of fresh air. While the front is black silk with a colourful dyed pattern, the lining is a coarse summer weave called ‘Ro’ that allows the breeze to pass right through. You can see the patterns right through to the reverse side making for a refreshing cool look! I’ve made it into a table runner with matching black tassels that can be reversed for a cool feel.