One of the first items that we presented in the pages of Hamakurashop.com and that inspired us to start this adventure is that the traditional belt for Kimono Obi generically.
Of Obi `But there are many versions, and if it is true that the belt for martial arts or the thin strip of cotton that closes slightly Yukata Obi are in effect, it is also true that the Queen in this field is wide band used in women's Kimono, Obi `s par excellence!
Here then there are several subdivisions, styles and methods' and wear these beautiful belts.
general the Obi made several laps around the body on a belt that more light is to close before the overlap of the kimono. After shooting more times, according to the style and `occasion we proceed to form the node that is probably the true character of this distinctive accessory. Again, these variations are very different and some require a real skill. Fact, there are specialists in the art that is precisely to "dress" the Kimono and are often called for ceremonies, weddings or take courses. L `Obi is finally" stopped "with a special string, always in harmony with the choice el` Kimono Obi himself. The website offers
Vintage Obi , in excellent condition dating back to several years if not decades ago. Obi These were chosen not only for the excellent condition conservation, also based on other criteria such as the very classic style (nowadays even in Japan you can find Obi depart very modern colors and traditional designs) and a second chance that is to use them as objects d `furniture is important that on a wall on a bed, and as a tablecloth that elaborate on the PS according to their imagination. This among other things is a way to leverage more Obi not used in Japan and are not uncommon places, houses or rooms where Obi is hung on a wall or upon which the furniture, maybe a traditional hotel (Ryokan), is enriched by these tissues. The obi then have become an accessory who want to wear a kimono or possess, an idea for a beautiful interior decor or `collector's item. A piece of old Japan still surprisingly current.
