0505 "Obi" Japanese vintage obi　着物　帯

A obi is a long, narrow piece of cloth that is wrapped around the waist and tied over the kimono when wearing it. It serves as a belt that drapes the kimono over the body and also functions as an ornament.

There are mainly four types of obi (kimono sashes): maru obi, fukuro obi, Nagoya obi, and hanhaba obi. Each type of obi is used depending on the occasion, and there are various ways to tie them.

Your choice of obi and how you wear it depend on the scene and the occasion.