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There are four representatives of Obi. Here are the information about them.
For those who would like to know how to tie obi in a simple way, please click here.
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| Maru Obi |
Maru Obi tend to be made of the finest brocade,
elegant and most formal . They are fully
patterned on both sides and usually most
expensive. It's length is about 4m(4 1/4ya)
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the width is 30cm(12inch).
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| Fukuro Obi |
Fukuro Obi is very similar to Maru Obi in
length and width, but only one side has pattern.
Only visible part when worn with kimono is
pattered.
And usually the patterned side sixty percent
is patterned while the rest part has no patterns.
It is also used in formal or semi-formal
occasion.
*You can make use of the section by folding
or gathering.
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| Nagoya Obi |
Nagoya Obi has a unique asymetrical shape
with part of it folded and stitched.
Some are fully patterned and some are sixty
percent patterned. The length is a bit shorter,
314-345cm(123-136") than other two obis
( width - 12.2" ). There are various
designs for Nagoya Obi.
It is used for mostly young or unmarried women. You can unstitch the seam
and use just like other obi, but this shape can easily make an interesting
angle on the chest, cofee table and other furniture.
*You can cut the patterned part if it is
only sixty percent patterned. It will be
suitable for placing on a smaller chest or
table.
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| Hanahaba Obi |
| Hanhaba Obi, the half the width obi is very much in demand. There are some young Japanese Kimono wearers recently and they love this kind of obi ,because it is easy to tie and invent new bows. We know many Japanese women who cannot tie obi except Hanhaba Obi. The size is ideal for placing on mantels, tieing around flower pots or vases and wall hanging. With Hanhaba Obi, you can experiment any kind of decor in your house. |
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