obi

Tied at back

An obi is the wide sash worn with a kimono, wrapped around the waist and tied in back, often in an elaborate bow.

The obi is typically the most decorative element of traditional Japanese dress, and tying one properly is considered an art: Her obi was silk brocade with gold thread.

garment

belt

Strap securing trousers

girdle · band · cinch · tie · bow · knot · accessory · clothing · attire · ensemble

kimono

yukata

Light Japanese cotton garment

  • taikoJapanese ceremonial drum
  • geishaJapanese arts entertainer
  • formalFollowing strict protocol

seasonal · coordinated

Japanese

Japan

East Asian archipelago nation

  • KyotoJapan's former imperial seat
  • TokyoJapan's capital city
  • NipponJapan's native name

traditional · heritage · cultural · fashion · samurai · geisha · kabuki · bunraku · Meiji · shrine

textile

silk

Fine woven insect fiber

  • brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
  • fabricWoven or knit material
  • weaveInterlace strands into fabric

pattern · embroidery · damask · jacquard · satin · taffeta · woven · handwoven · dyed · metallic

martial

judo

Japanese throwing discipline

  • karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
  • aikidoThrowing art using redirection
  • kendoJapanese bamboo fencing

gi · dojo · sensei · rank · dan · promotion · grading · tying · uniform · judoka

Kenobi

Jedi

Force-wielding space monk

Anakin · Tatooine · mentor · robe · beard

Categories
Opposites
garment fastening method

obibelt buckle

Waist strap fastener

leather belt · zipper · buckle · clasp · snap

cultural dress tradition

obisuspenders

Shoulder straps for trousers

cummerbund · necktie

garment visibility/ornamentation

obidrawstring

Cord that tightens openings

invisible zipper

Phrases
Family

obis

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G