Archive for October, 2009
Different Obi Compared
Below is a chart of different types of obi and specifications. Different types of obi are compared by average length, width and occasions worn.
Maru Obi
Width |
Length |
Occasion worn |
| 32 cm | 420 cm | Formal, ceremonial, weddings |
Fukuro Obi
Width |
Length |
Occasion worn |
| 30 cm | 420 cm | Formal, ceremonial (less formal than the Maru obi) |
Nagoya obi
Width |
Length |
Occasion worn |
| 30 cm | 360 cm | Casual, in town |
Fukuro Nagoya obi
Width |
Length |
Occasion worn |
| 30 cm | 360 cm | Traveling, casual |
Odori obi
Width |
Length |
Occasion worn |
| 31 cm | 450 cm | Ceremonial in Odori |
Haraawase obi
Width |
Length |
Occasion worn |
| 31 cm | 420 cm | Occasions other than ceremonial or formal |
Hotoe obi
Width |
Length |
Occasion worn |
| 30 cm
23 cm 15 cm |
390 cm
320 cm 320 cm |
Traveling, summer festival, casual |
HanHaba obi
Width |
Length |
Occasion worn |
| 15 cm | 320-360 cm | Casual and children's wear |
Japanese Kimono Costume

Question: Halloween Costume???
ok, i need a halloween costume and i have2 choices and i want ur opinion on which one i should wear and how can i make it better, like really easy? ok, was thinking a japanese girl, i could wear a kimono shirt with jeans and put 2 red ovals under my eyes to look japanese and red lipstick and make my whole face really white like ghost white with grease make up, and my second choice is a kitty cat!! i could get a cat ears headband with a cat tail, and make a cat face on my face like whiskers and nose, easy, and wear a really cute outfit. ok, what should i do and how should i make it better?
Answer: Go with the Japanese girl. Much more original. You'll probably see a dozen other cats.
Make sure you wear sandals with the Japanese girl costume.
ASIAN COSTUMES

US $.96


