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August 28th, 2009
Fukuro Nagoya Obi

The fukuro Nagoya obi is the combination of fukuro obi and Nagoya obi. The fukuro Nagoya obi is sometimes referred to as the cross stitch or kagari obi. Fukuro Nagoya obi is light weight and easy to wear to town or informal events. More elegant designs of fukuro Nagoya obi are sometimes seen at semiformal events.

Odori Obi

The Japanese odori obi is the longest obi. The odori obi is designed to go wit special kimono worn for performances of Japanese dances called odori. However odori obi may also be worn in ceremonial or semiformal kimono.

Haraawase Obi

The haraawase obi is a lined obi made by sewing together 2 pieces of cloth over a stiff lining. The Haraawase obi were often worn to nonformal occasions during the Meiji and early Taisho periods.

Hitoe Obi

Hitoe obi is a one layer Japanese obi. Hitoe obi is unlined and is available in various widths. The hitoe obi is worn with an unlined kimono when the weather is hot. The hitoe obi goes well with a casual kimono or a yukata.

Han Haba Obi

The han haba obi is half width of other Japanese obi. The han haba obi is sewen over a stiff lining. The han haba Japanese obi is suitable for wear under the haori or with a kimono when relaxing at home.

Tsuke Obi

The tsuke obi is designed for those who want the convenience of a ready made Nagoya obi tied in a taiko bow.

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Types of Obi

August 10th, 2009

There are different types of obi. The classification of Japanese obi is based on the way in which they are made and has relation to the occasions on which they are worn. Most of the time, different types of Japanese obi need to be tied differently. Below are different types of obi.

Types of Obi

Maru Obi

The first type of Japanese obi is the Maru obi. The Japanese Maru Obi is made of brocade and is fully patterned. The Maru Obi is the most elegant and most formal Japanese obi. Maru obi is double the width of an ordinary obi and is folded in two lengthwise and sewn over a stiff lining.

Fukuro Obi

The Japanese fukuro obi is a double fold obi and is the second most elegant and most formal type of obi, after the Maru obi. The Japanese fukuro obi is appropriate for formal wear as well as semiformal wear.

Nagoya Obi

The third type of obi is the Nagoya obi. The name Nagoya obi comes from its origin because the Japanese Nagoya obi was first produced at the end of the Taisho period in Nagoya. The Nagoya obi is simpler and lighter than the double fold obi (fukuro obi and Maru obi). There are a few types of Nagoya obi.

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