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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.
A tasuki (襷/たすき) is a fashion accessory used for holding up the long sleeves of the Japanese kimono. It is a sash made from either cloth or cord that loops over each shoulder and crosses over the wearer's back. The bottom of the kimono sleeves can then be tucked into the loop, holding them back for convenience and functionality.
A long under-kimono worn by both men and women beneath the main outer garment, [2]: 61 sometimes simply referred to as a juban. Since silk kimono are delicate and difficult to clean, the nagajuban helps to keep the outer kimono clean by preventing contact with the wearer's skin (paralleling the European petticoat).
Tasukizori (たすき反り, "kimono-string drop") is performed with one arm around the opponents arm and one arm around the opponents leg, lifting the opponent perpendicular across the shoulders and throwing him down. The name refers to tasuki, the cords used to tie the sleeves of the traditional Japanese kimono.
Iaido – The obi colour has no meaning [1] and is usually chosen to match the kimono or hakama. Jōdō – The colour of the obi worn under the hakama has no significance. [citation needed] Jūkendō – The practise uniform includes a hakama that covers the obi. The colour of the obi has no significance. [citation needed]
Hakama are worn with any type of kimono except yukata [2] (light cotton summer kimono generally worn for relaxing, for sleeping or at festivals or summer outings). While glossy black-and-white striped sendaihira hakama are usually worn with formal kimono, stripes in colours other than black, grey and white are worn with less formal wear.
Image credits: Kevin Mazur / Getty #3 Julia Fox. Julia Fox donned an all-black outfit on the red carpet, dressed in a sheer black mini-dress on top of a matching thong and bra.
Obijime – the broad cloth sash used in traditional dress; a kumihimo belt, called the obijime, is tied around the obi. Takadai – a takadai is a large, rectangular frame for creating flat, oblique kumihimo braids. Tama – bobbins. The thread is kept from unwinding by passing the thread under itself, forming a loop around the tama. True silk ...