A broad Japanese sash, usually with a bow in the back and worn with a kimona, is called an obi.
Netsuke
It's a "sash" called an OBI.
The waist sash that goes around a person's torso when wearing a kimono is called an Obi. However there are quite a few unseen under layers and wraps that actually work to hold the kimono closed, that are known as a korin belt and koshi himo ties. The obi is just there for looks.
they wore a helmet and a skirt and baggy pants
The upright of a sash window is called a stile. There is a diagram showing this and the other names of parts of a sash window at `Windows - Window Sash' http://www.inquirewithin.biz/windows/window_sash.htm.
The middle 'sash' that wraps around the kimono is called an obi.
Netsuke
Inro
A kimono sash is called an Obi.
Not necessarily. There are different types of kimono and various events that may or may not need the "small pillow" on the kimono sash.
An obi [Japan, female] is part of traditional kimono garb.
it is called an Obi
Netsuke
Kimono
It's a "sash" called an OBI.
It's an Obi, I think!
The sash around a kimono is called an obi. It is a wide belt that is tied in the back, and it serves both a functional and decorative purpose in traditional Japanese dress.