Obijime

Motif

This obi is covered with a vivid silk cords motif called obijime.

My kimono teacher used to say that the obijime is a crucial element of the outfit: it might be small, but it is what holds the entire outfit together! And therefore insisted that I tied it very tightly. I always looked at this element as the last decorative touch added to your outfit. Almost like a ribbon is dressing up a Christmas present. But this delicate silk cord is, indeed, so much more than that.

The tassles are not necessarely show when wearing a kimono,unless the styling is a bit festive, it’s usually tucked under the sleeve or knot of the obi at the back. So when I saw this obi it gave me an impression of something very festive since the tassles are dancing freely on the obi!