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2. Obi (sash) - Wikipedia

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   An obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing and uniforms for Japanese martial arts styles. Originating as a simple thin belt in Heian period Japan, the obi developed over time into a belt with a number of different varieties, with a number of different sizes and proportions, lengths, and methods of tying.

3. List of items traditionally worn in Japan - Wikipedia

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   A belt, waist-wrap or sash of varying sizes, lengths and shapes worn with both traditional Japanese clothing and uniforms for Japanese martial arts styles. Originating as a simple thin belt in Heian period Japan, the obi developed over time into a belt with a number of different varieties, with a number of different sizes and proportions ...

4. Uwa-obi - Wikipedia

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   Uwa-obi (上帯 [1]) a type of belt/sash that was worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. The uwa-obi was used to attach the sageo (saya cord) of the sword or swords worn by a samurai in order to secure it, other weapons and equipment would be tied to the uwa-obi as well. The uwa-obi was made from linen and cloth made of ...

5. Japanese armour - Wikipedia

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   Uwa-obi or himo, a cloth sash or belt used for attaching various weapons and other items such as the katana, wakizashi and tantō. Fundoshi , a simple loin cloth. Kyahan or kiahan , tight gaiters made of cloth which covered the shins.

6. Obi (martial arts) - Wikipedia

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   Many Japanese martial arts feature an obi (Japanese: 帯) as part of their exercise outfit. Such an obi is often made of thick cotton and is about 5 cm (2 in) wide. The martial arts obi are most often worn in the koma-musubi knot ( square knot ); in practice where a hakama is worn, the obi is tied in other ways.

7. Empress Masako of Japan's Best Looks of All Time - AOL

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   The kimono, in a pale mint color, is adorned with delicate gold motifs of nature, and is accompanied by a matching, diamond-patterned obi, or belt. KAZUHIRO NOGI - Getty Images June 22, 2024