This obijime is the color pink and potentially made from silk. Typically obijime are worn atop of nagoya and fukuro obi as an accent and also a means of helping to further secue the obi on a woman. Obijime are produced with a braiding technique most widely known as kumihimo.
- Obijime Condition: B, this obijime would benefit from having its tassles combed out.
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.
Pink 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):