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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.
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The obi-age has the dual purpose of hiding the obi-makura and providing a colour contrast against the obi. Obi-age are often silk, and are typically worn with more formal varieties of kimono. Obi-age can be plain-dyed silk, but are often decorated with shibori tie-dyeing; for maiko, obi-age are only ever red with a gold or silver foil design.
Tasuki as seen from the front at a summer festival. 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.
For men, yukata are worn with either an informal kaku obi or a heko obi. Children generally wear a heko obi with yukata. Yukata are always unlined, and it is possible for women to wear a casual nagoya obi with a high-end, more subdued yukata, often with a juban underneath. A high-end men's yukata could also be dressed up in the same way.
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Sageo (下げ緒): The sageo is the cord used to tie saya to the belt/obi when worn. Same-hada (鮫肌): Literally, the pattern of the ray skin. Same-kawa (samegawa) (鮫皮): same-kawa is the ray or shark skin wrapping of the tsuka (handle/hilt). Saya (鞘): The saya is a wooden scabbard for the blade; traditionally of lacquered wood.
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