Hello!
Do you want to know more about Kimono?
Today, I’ll introduce you about Obidome.
After we tight Obi, Obidome put through on the middle of Obijime.
Usually, we coordinate Obidome with casual Kimono, but there are lots of gorgeous Obidome.
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Have you ever used Obidome?
Obidome has a role to accessorize Obi.
We enjoy any Obidome by its materials and sizes.
It’s better to use thin Obijime like “Sanbu Himo” and “Nibu Himo”.
Sanbu means 30 percent and nibu means 20 percent. So it shows the width of Obijime.
Obidome shows women’s great taste and we need to choose right Obidome depends on Kimono.
In Meiji era, women started to use Obidome.
Until the Edo era, people only used metal accessory to stop Obijime.
After the decree abolishing the wearing of swords, craftsmen started to make Obidome.
Since that time, people tried to use more decorative Obidome.
TPO of Obidome
Just like jewelry, we can choose Obidome by its materials, patterns, and size.
Formal Obidome
For the formal scene, we can put luxury Obidome which are made of gems.
And even for the “Dai”: Dai means the base of Obidome is made of platinum.
For the most formal Kurotomesode, we put through pearls, lacquer, diamonds, emerald, sapphire, and ruby Obidome.
Fine coral and agate are very popular because they have a classic and noble style.
But it’s a rule not to put Obidome int the tea ceremony.
Casual Obidome
For the casual scene, we can change its materials, figures, and sizes.
It’s better to collect your favorite Obidome through seasonal events. It would be more fashionable!!
Not only Obidome, but we can also use brooches as Obidome.
For the choice of Dai, we can make completely original Obidome.
There is no difference between summer and winter.
But fashionista uses see-through a translucent types during summer.
Materials of Obidome
For the formal scene, craftsmen make gorgeous Obidome which is made of gems and precious stones.
Obidome List
Tortoiseshell : made of turtle’s shield. characteristics part is beautiful colors which are transparent yellow and black.
Corals : made of corals, deep red color corals are very rare.
Lacquer : gold and silver lacquer, lacquer decoration sprinkled with metal powder.
Chasing : Metal carving, with beautiful decoration.
Wood carvings : wood carving with amazing forms.
Pottery : made of soil.
Cloisonne ware : a method of making enamelware.
Tonbo Dama : made of glassware. Glass ball called tonbo dama.
If you search Obidome, you’ll be surprised by its beauty.
Summary
No rule for fashion, but it’s said that non-pattern Obi matches perfectly with Obidome.
These days, beautiful antique Obidome is well-known.
If you have an Obidome, you’ll be into the world of Obidome.