Japanese Obijime Obi Sash Kimono Accessory Vtg Silk Kumihimo Cord Green OJ229
Vtg Japanese Obijime Kimono Belt Accessory This is a Japanese vintage obijime. A solid green, this narrow and round (marugumi) style traditionally braided kumihimo cord is flexible and easy to tie. It has a smooth weave texture with no added designs. The ends, instead of the typical tassels, are two wooden beads covered in a braided mesh.An obijime is a braided cord that wraps around the outside of the obi sash to keep it in shape. Because there are limitless colors, materials, and styles, they are often used as a decorative accent for kimonos in addition to their main function. Obijime is only used for women's kimonos, not men's kimonos. Green Silk, wood C1970 Item Weight: 17 grams Packed Weight: 200 grams Approx. 148 cm long x 0.5 cm wide Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully and bid with confidence.This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping. About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions please contact us.
Vtg Japanese Obijime Kimono Belt Accessory
This is a Japanese vintage
obijime
. A solid green, this narrow and round (marugumi) style traditionally braided kumihimo cord is flexible and easy to tie. It has a smooth weave texture with no added designs. The ends, instead of the typical tassels, are two wooden beads covered in a braided mesh.
An obijime is a braided cord that wraps around the outside of the obi sash to keep it in shape. Because there are limitless colors, materials, and styles, they are often uséd as a decorative accent for kimonos in addition to their main function. Obijime is only uséd for women's kimonos, not men's kimonos.
Green
Silk, wood
C1970
Item Weight: 17 grams
Packed Weight: 200 grams
Approx. 148 cm long x 0.5 cm wide
Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully and bid with confidence.
This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping.
About Us:
We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions please contact us.
