Obi
2000 in London
- Genre: Rock
- Active: 2000s
- Major Members: Ben Kempton, Tom Worsley, Dom Hazlehurst, Damian Katkhuda
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Obi (帯, おび) is a Japanese word referring to several different types of
Obi are the top-most sash worn with various styles of Japanese clothing; several other sashes may be worn under the obi to secure the clothing in place and/or to enhance the shape of the body or of the uppermost sash.
Men's kimono obi are rectangular, usually about five or six centimetres wide and two metres or more in length. They are usually seen in dark colours such as black and blue, and typically have little decoration, though decorative stitching in a contrasting colour, often white, is common. Men's obi are wrapped one or more times around the waist and are tied slightly off-centre at the back, most commonly in the style of knot called kai no kuchi (貝の口), literally "clam's mouth," though there are other knots as well. Men's obi are normally worn quite low on the waist, somewhat below the stomach.
Women's kimono obi are twice as wide as men's or more, and considerably longer. They are frequently very decorative and colourful, though this will depend on the age of the wearer, the type and style of kimono, the season, and the occasion for which it is being worn.
Women's obi are also wrapped one or more times around the waist, and are tied much higher up, generally with the top just under the breasts. Women also use various styles of knots, including the kai no kuchi, but more typically women's obi are tied in a taiko or drum knot, a large roll at the back, usually enhanced and shaped with padding called makura, literally "pillows." Unlike men, women tie the knot at the centre of the back.
Obi are also worn under
Women often tie yukata obi in various decorative knots, most popularly a large bow.
Obi are worn with several martial arts uniforms. They are typically thick cotton, about five centimetres (two inches) wide, often corresponding by colour to the wearer's rank in his or her school or sport. The usual range is from white belt for beginners to black for experienced practitioners. The highest ranks in some styles will wear a gold obi, or one with alternating red and white sections. They are tied one or more times around the waist and secured in a knot in the back or front.
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