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Hanhaba Obi

Informal Obi For Yukata

Obi for Japanese kimono have their own formalities and can be worn in a wide variety of styles. Hanhaba obi are considered an informal kind of obi for kimono and are typically worn by women. These types of obi are worn with a kind of casual kimono known as a yukata, and require less kitsuke accessories to wear in a traditional fashion. Typically only an obi-ita which is a stiffener for the obi is required to wear one of these. Odori obi are the ones favored by performers, and commonly have metallic accents to them and bold designs.

Hanhaba Obi Accessories