We use Obiage when we tight Obi around the waist with rolling Obimakura.
Obiage is rolled between Kimono and Obi.
There are so many Obiage which sold with an Obijime(also used for tight Obi ).
Set of them has a beautiful color combination.
They change Kimono’s taste dramatically because of their various colors, patterns and cloths.
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Details Of Obijime – The Way To Choose with Kimono, Scenes
Obijime is a string which tight on the middle of Obi. We use Obijime to adjust and accessorize Kimon …
Features Of Obiage
Obiage hides the strings of obimakura so that the figure of Kimono looks more beautiful.
We wrap Obiage between Kimono and Obi and finally, Obijime tightened on the obi.
In the Edo period, there are no Obimakura, so women only used Obiage.
Now we have Obimakura and it keeps Obi’s well-shaped figure.
Obiage shows a little bit on the Obi and these days it’s known as a decorative role.
Materials are silk, chemical fiber, and cotton and also there are sibori, rinzu and tirimen.
Patterns are plain, gradation color, tiny little flowers and so on.
We need to concern the combination of Kimono and Obi, so that we can enjoy so many different figures.
The recent trend is young women show more Obiage cloth, by contrast, elderly women show it a little bit on the Obi.
TPO of Obiage
There are two types of Obiage: for the formal and casual scene.
Formal Type
For the ceremonial scene, we wear Kurotomesode and we can only use white and silver Obiage like plain color or has gold and silver crane patterned embroidery. And also rinzu, tirimen and sibori cloth.
For Irotome, Iromuji, and Houmongi it’s better to use more colorful Obiage.
It’s said that the more we use deep color the more Kimono become casual.
The large volume of Obiage like sousibori matches perfectly for Furisode.
Casual Type
If you hesitate to choose Obiage, it’s easy to find a similar color with Kimono or brighter color of Kimono.
There are so many patterns of Obiage like animal, flower and geometrical figures.
Summer Obiage
From July to September, we put undertone Obiage made of silk and hemp.
The method of weaving called Ro is very useful because it fits formal and casual types.
Summary
We hope that these tips will be helpful for you.
Why don’t you find your favorite Obiage and try one?