Tokyo Wonder

The obiage is in an orange-red synthetic chirimen (a type of fabric woven from twisted threads that create a typical springy texture). The flat braided (hiragumi) obijime has a nice thick braided texture.


Age: vintage
Condition: new, excellent

An obiage is a long piece of fabric (sash) that is used to cover the obi-makura (pillow) when tying an obi. The obiage is worn tucked into the obi but it stays (slightly) visible. Since the obiage is visible at the top of the obi, it plays a part in color coordinating the kimono. An obiage can also be worn as a scarf.

An obijime is a mostly braided cord that is used when tying obi. It is a later addition to the standard set of items used when wearing a kimono. Initially a decoration it is also used to keep obi from unraveling and it plays an important part in (color) coordinating a kimono.


Obiage
Size: 172 x 28.5 cm
Weight: 85 grams

Material: polyester chirimen
Type/Technique:
Colors: orange-red
Pattern/design: -

Obijime
Length: ~150 cm (I did not open the wrap)
Width: ~1.2 cm (3 bu)

Material: polyester
Type: hiragumi
Color: orange-red

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