This green and yellow braided obijime is most ikely made of silk and appears to be unused. Obijime are worn atop of nagoya and fukuro obi as an accent and also a means of helping to secure the obi on a woman.
- Obijime Condition: A, most likely unused and in new condition without any note worthy flaws.
Did you know that wearing and dressing in kimono is known as an art form called kitsuke? Kitsuke is as much a demonstration of skill and knowledge, as it is about the personal tastes of the person praticiing it.
Green & Yellow Obijime
This is a quick guide to kimono and obi accessories. This is not a complete listing, and if you need more advanced help please contact us. Additionally you might want to consider reviewing the reference materials we suggest in the book review section of our online kimono store. These are quick reference lists tailored for beginners.
- Kimono Kitsuke Accessory List (feminine):
- 1 juban (kimono underwear)
- 2 eri shin (collar stiffeners)
- 1 obi ita (obi stiffener)
- 1 obi with its cordinating accessories (hanhaba/nagoya/fukuro/maru).
- Optional accessories include haori, and hakama.
- Kimono Kitsuke Accessory List (masculine):
- 1 Koshihimo
- 1 Juban
- 1 Obi
- Optional accessories include: netsuke, inro, hakama, and haori.
- Obi Kitsuke Accessory List (Nagoya/Fukuro/Maru) (feminine):
- 1 makura
- 1 obijime
- 1 obiage
- 1 obidome (Hanhana obi do not require any accessories to wear)
- Kimono Kitsuke Accessory List (feminine):