This vintage two part half silver half purple obijime is round and most likely made from organic material. An interesting detail about this obijime is that the silver part is produced with real silver thread. Obijime are typically worn by women atop of nagoya and fukuro obi. There are many video guides to how to tie obijime online on sites such as youtube.
- Obijime Condition: B-, the tasles on this obijime need to be groomed. The real silver thread on tis braid has flaked off in many areas.
- Obijime Total Length: 61 in - 155 cm
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Silver & Purple 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):