@ShadowedAngel0 I put on a yukata. It's made of cotton whereas a kimono is made of silk or polyester. It was summertime and rather hot, so I used a yukata.
Hey again, if you have time to answer a second question that would be fantastic. I'm worried that my yukata may be a bathrobe made from a yukata pattern. It's a shiny %100 polyester fabric, but the other girls at Disney wore the same with one of the obi's that I purchased there as well. Help would be appreciated, thank you! :)
@SatsukikSan It could be that it's not a real yukata at all. I've never seen a shiny yukata (though sometimes kimono are made of polyester). I think what you got may just be a costume. Obviously, it's perfectly acceptable when worn for that purpose. :)
@AshNight1214 Oh, good! I am wearing it to an Anime convention and only intended it to be used as a costume to begin with. Thank you so much for reassuring me, now I'll be more confident when I wear it, and someday I'll get a real one. Thank you. :)
I knew there was something i was doing wrong. I have a pre-tied bow in the back and it always feels so odd. Thank you for the very very informative video! And now i know not to wear red.
I've always wanted to wear a kimono and I've got myself one =)
I'm just wondering, what's the relative width of the obi? Does it have to be 12inches in width? Mine is not as wide but it's still for women.. Are there also a difference between formal/informal obis as well?
@CalicoSquared It doesn't have to be exactly 12 inches, but as long as you know that the obi you have is for women, it should be okay. A man's obi is about half the size of a woman's, so it's pretty easy to tell. A formal obi is extremely wide so, again, easy to tell. :)
This was really helpful, but I have a question. I got my yukata in (if you can believe it) Disney World at the Japanese pavilion in Epcot. The lady at the store helped me pick it out and I've been trying to figure out ever since how to wear it. Your video helped me know how but there is one thing that continues to bother me. My yukata is already ankle-length. Does that mean it's too small or will it just take less effort to put it on? I'm a little worried because it was expensive and it's so be
@SatsukikSan It might be the cosplay type that's meant to go to your knees. Either that or it's for convenience. If it's the latter, it'll have the "puff" part that, on a regular kimono, is the result of adjusting the length just sewn in. Sorry I can't help much beyond that.
My mom's friend has a kimono with ajisai (a flower. don't know the English name. sorry), which is a seasonal flower for June through August. And that time is a rainy season in Japan. So she has her obi with rain drops pattern. Her obidome was a butterfly. There she created a "rainy season" picture with her combination. I thought, with kimono, you wear "story" or "picture" that you create. Isn't this luxurious? Btw, picking opposite colors is NOT a rule. It's just what's been practiced in Japan.
I'm just going to write here what I was told by a kimono store owner in Japan. This is for everybody. You pick a kimono and an obi in opposite colors. For instance, I have a navy yukata. What goes with it would be a yellow or color in that family obi. I also have a pink yukata and the obi that would go nice is green. And if you have obihimo, you pick a color that goes with the obi that you already have on. And since yukata/kimono has lots of patterns, you create your own story with them.
This is probably the most helpful video I have seen so far on how to put on a kimono and it is done with one person! Thank you so much! I can't wait to try on a kimono that my papa when he was in Japan when he was younger to an anime convention! Hehe! :)
@MoeYuki1030 You can use any kind of cloth belt you might have or a long strip of cloth. That's basically all a himo is (in fact, if I remember correctly, the word "himo" means "tie"). They're really easy to make, too, so you can make them if you want to have specific pieces for your kimono. :)
wow your tutorial is awesome ;^; it's easy to understand! (esp. for me, cuz i just received my yukata from my friend in japan today and i really don't have any idea how to wear it) thanks! ^^
@lolitamisa77 It should be easy to move in. The only thing is that it'll probably feel a little funny at first because you have to keep your legs together when you walk or sit. That's really the only restriction of movement.
A yukata is cotton. A kimono is made of silk or polyester. A yukata is really meant to be work as a type of robe to the bathhouse, but it's more common because it's easier to take care of (like throwing it in the washing machine, for instance!), so if you aren't in a formal setting, a yukata usually will suffice.
omigosh! I was at a garage sale and found this amazing strip of fabric and it had Japanese writing on the inside and being the weirdo I am I just had to buy it. now I know it was an obi! it was only $1 and its a dusty rose color. I'm going to make a yukata and wear it now! thank you so much!
I also have a question about the Obi, I was wondering what the board to hide the himo bumps is made of, because I made my entire outfit (Obi and Kimono) for about $30, (I always shop on sale days) which is way cheaper than anything I can buy pre-made elsewhere. also, my Obi is red, but I am only 17, so I think that's okay right?
@Miyori999 The boards you can buy now are made of plastic. I have a couple older ones what are cloth-covered, so I have no clue (thin metal, perhaps?). The red obi thing isn't life or death, it's just a general rule, so go ahead! I said that mostly for the obviously older women. :)
@AquiraPrincess You can have most any color you want. The only rules are red is only for young girls and muted colors are for older women. Usually you want a complimentary color for the obi.
Thankyou very much ^_^ I am going as a geisha for halloween and this was so helpful :) I ordered my yukata online but it didn't come with the himo ties so I used shoelaces the same colour as the yukata lol. They weren't used though!
@domokun9061 That's awfully short. You might need to get a new one. I think that might be a child's obi. I'm not really sure what you mean by hard to make it stay because it's polyester.
@torrentXofXdarkness I would suggest the internet. Just make sure that you're getting the real thing. Also, a hanfu is Chinese and, though it looks a lot like a kimono, it's not really the same. I agree that they're very pretty, but I have no expertise in the area, sadly.
@AmandaPawprintz I'm sorry you find me long winded. There are people who need to know all the auxiliary information. In fact, if you need to find simple "here's how you do it" tutorials, there are plenty of soundless videos all over YouTube. If you don't like how I conduct my videos, please find what you need elsewhere.
@sjt110163 They actually do sell obi. It just looks like fabric on the site because that's basically all it is - a long strip of fabric. I think to order, you have to contact them.
Thank you so much! I found a Yukata at the second hand store. I was browsing for Halloween costumes and found a Yukata! (blue with pink cherry blossoms) When I touched the fabric it was thick and strong. I ran to the dressing room and fell in love with it. I knew this was NO halloween costume! The coworkers assumed it was lol I saw a tag inside filled with Japanese words! Someone had donated it and I'm happy I found it! Unfortunately there was no sash or anything but I will try to buy one!
@WaterNymph001 Google "Kyoei Treasures." I think you can request a full catalog of what they have/can get you. Their prices are very good and their people are really nice and helpful. :)
Hello! i have an obi with a different colour on each side and i was just wondering if it is acceptable to maybe use both colours when making the bow? Cheers!
But I have a dumb question: My 1st yukata just arrived in the mail today, YAY!! But both the yukata and the undergarment came with pieces of thread that have sewn the whole thing closed. Are those just to keep the shape while it travels? Can I cut those off now, to unfold it? I don't want to make a mistake. Thanks again! :)
I wear one around my house when I don't feel like wearing pants or shorts because I live in Arizona & its extremely hot when wearing pants (｡-_-｡) but I don't want to burn my skin w/shorts. I have to Make my yukata, so for the Obi, could I use anykind of fabric? Or a certain kind? Thank You. ^_^
@GlmrKllsIch Traditionally, the obi that go with yukata are either a puckered material (usually for little kids), woven cotton, or a silky material that's reminiscent of a car seatbelt. I suppose if you're just going to wear it around the house, the coolest option would be the first. It's simpler to tie, too - just a standard shoelace bow.
Hey there. Just wanted to say thank you for this awesome tut. I had to learn how to put on a yukata for a photoshoot and this really helped me. And now I can show off how to tie a ribbon obi. XD
I made my own Kimono, but I was wondering how long and how wide are female Obi? Specifially that style you're wearing. I need to make one but I'm not sure how much material I need.
Also, I heard that the look is supposed to be straight bodied, but I have a really thin waist compared to my hips and bust, should I just let my Obi be not as tight?
Sorry about the questions, but your video is the most informative I've found.
@Miyori999 Not problem! I like the questions: it means people are watching!
According to wikipedia (I've never actually measured it myself) hanhaba obi are about 6 inches wide and 9 feet long.
As for your shape, if you look at my video for how to put on the underclothing, I show you how to wrap a towel around your middle to make you more cylindrical. (you'll feel a little fat, but that's just how we do it.) :)
@AshNight1214 Wow Thankyou, The towel around the middle will definately help, and considering I'm a great sewer I think I'll make the full Nagajuban if I have time, (I always make my own patterns turn out well) Thankyou ^_^
Thank you for this video! I just bought a yukata today for the summer festival which is in two days. However, I thought this yukata was a free size, but it turns out it's 162 cm long...and I'm only 152 cm tall! HELP! I really want to wear it to the festival. Is there any sort of "quick fix" for it?
@RankoAnime If you make it the right length on the bottom, you can adjust the rest. I suppose that would make the flap on top quite large, but you can use an extra himo to double the fold or you can hem the bottom. I've unfortunately never run into this problem, so I'm not entirely sure what works! Let me know what you find.
@KiriharaAkayaRyuu If you're worried, you might ask to try them on. Most places (especially if they're run by Japanese people) will let you. Sometimes the free sizes come in several sizes like S, M, L (I've seen it before) and/or it will have the measurements. I suggest taking your measurements before you go (in cm. and in. just in case). And if the obi doesn't fit, you can go around just once. It may not look as nice, but most people won't notice.
um...about the himo......can you use any kind of tie like thing in place of it as long as it's around the right length and everything? also, just asking if I ever become desperate XD could I use a belt? f course with no buckle, but like a thin belt? I'm just asking cuz I HAVE a yukata and obi, but no himo and wanted to know about a possible substitute
My obi only reaches around me once... is there still a way I can tie it? I haven't been able to find an actual obi so I made one for myself but apparently i didn't make it long enough... :/
@xNakashima1992x If you can't make it around you twice, you can just tie it with a once around. It may not look as nice and it'll likely be harder to keep tight, but it's do-able. :)
Thanks a lot for making this video. I followed the instructions to help my wife get into a yukata for the first time. With your help, we figured it out and she looked lovely at the Onomichi Summer Fireworks Festival.
I have been wanting a kimono for so long!!! i recently went to a japanese store with my grandmother and i had told her that i wanted one. I hope and think she will buy me one for my birthday or Christmas. this video is so informative and i have been looking on youtube for a video like this. thank you so much for putting this up.
@belkys13 Correct! I remember it as courteseans needed to be able to undress and redress easily, so their bows are in the front. Geisha were never in that position, so their bow is in the back. :)
A MAJOR THANK YOU! I'm heading to a festival tomorrow night with a Japanese family I've become friends with and bought a Yukata on impulse today fully aware that I had no idea how to wear it so thank you for being a life saver!
This really helps. A friend of mind is getting me a yukata from Japan, and I doubt I would be able to have figured it out myself. Thanks for posting the video, this helps. :)
a friend of mine brought me a yukata with a "cheaty obi" from japan. it has the obie part and the pre-made bow. how do i put on the obi , not the bow part, of that one?
Okay. Maybe you can help me with the Kimono that I have. Cause I've been trying to find a way to tie this type of belt and I can't find it anywhere. It's made of cotton so it probably is more of a Yukata. The belt is not like a regular Obi, where you tie the bow. The belt matches the pattern of the Kimono and has a set of 3 strings in the middle tied on to it. The cloth part only wraps around my waist once but the strings go past that and could wrap around maybe twice. How do I tie it? Help? lol
@xlynxx To be honest, I've never seen or heard of such a thing. Was there a separate bow that came with it? It could possibly be what I call a cheater obi where the bow is pre-tied and is slipped into the belt half which it secured around the wait with himo. Maybe you could upload a video or send me some pictures of this so I can help better?
Actually, I'm wondering if your store has an online shop?
I've been looking for a place online to buy Geta shoes (not the flattened ones, but actual Geta shoes...) and I've not been able to find some in my price range~ ><
I looked at various websites which sell Yukata/Kimono um they all including your tutorial show how to tie and obi into a bow however I've seen kimono that have a neat almost box shape at the back where it looks cusions? ( I don't know the formal name for them sorry) are tired in with the obi. Or even a ones where the end of the obi is wrapped over so that it hangs down. Do you know anywhere that sells the appropriate obi for these styles? I would be very grateful :)
@shadowmaiden66 The flat one is called a nagoya obi (or the tie that you do with one). I think the other one you're talking about can be used with the kind of obi I have in the video (called hanhaba) but I'm not sure. You should be able to google "buy nagoya obi" and it will give you several sites (and a very good tutorial). Sorry I can't really help you beyond that.
You are so knowledgeable! Thanks a ton for posting this, I just got my first yukata in the mail today and I'm wearing it for my birthday tomorrow. I'll need to get up early and practice! >w<
@AshNight1214 thanks...yeah my obi is only 98" which would be why i never have enough to do a bow :p guess i'm going to have to find one.^_^ thanks again
@smexyOrangez Haha that's a great way to remember! I'm not completely sure what the obi is made of. I think mine is polyester. Some are made of silk or thick brocade.
@AshNight1214 Ohh okie thanks lol I was thinking of making one because when I purchased the yukata I forgot to get the obi! >w< do you think making the obi would be bad instead of buying the actual obi? sorry for the questions just don't want to wear it out and offend someone lol ^^"
@smexyOrangez I don't think it would be a bad thing so long as you get the right kind of material. The one you see in the video is sort of like seatbelt material, but instead of being a herringbone weave, it's a straight weave (does that make any sense...? lol). Most people can't tell the difference anyways, so if you do get a herringbone weave, you should be fine.
Thank you so much for this video! My host mom gave me a yukata as a Christmas present, only I didn't realize this until I returned home to America and opened my wrapped gift. I never learned how to put a yukata on myself, only watched my host sisters do it. I never learned about that "red" rule, thank god my obi is yellow because I already turned 18, heh. I'll post a video response of my yukata as thanks. =)
@Sakura88Kyuuketsuki You can take a piece of material long enough to go around you twice, fold up the bottom corner to the top edge and sew it, leaving a little open at the top. Sew a himo into the open space and close it. To the other side (also on the top), sew a himo as well. For the bow, you can make just a standard bow instead of a fancy one by folding a strip about as wide as your shoulders over like in the video and sew the securing part around the center in place.
@Sakura88Kyuuketsuki Then, sew the center of another himo to the back of the bow and, if you can, put something like a metal piece to be slipped into the bottom half of the obi. Hope that makes sense. If not, I'll try to make a quickie video! :)
@AshNight1214 no. it makes perfect sense. thank you so much! You saved my life! I will send you a picture. It will look weird since I'm still a newbie at making stuff but who care. It's the effort I put in that matters. lol
anyway. i put on my kimono and there's like..... BUMBS. do you know where i can get a subsitute for the board??
@Sakura88Kyuuketsuki You can use any kind of flexible plastic. I suppose you could even take an old project folder (you know, the ones they make you use in elementary school) and cut it to size. Just make sure you file the edges! Major ouchies if you don't!! XD
@Sakura88Kyuuketsuki Sorry! I'm not an "email on my phone" person, so I only get messages when I check my email the old fashioned way! >.< Glad it worked out though. :)
@Ladyofthemoon15 I did a bit of research (sorry had no time this morning, but got to do some just now) and I found that you can make it out of polyester. Just make sure it's thick - something like a car seatbelt. Please let me know if you find anything! I'm excited to know how it turns out for you! :)
Thank you, this was really helpful :) I'm planning on making mine own yukata soon, but I'm still unsure what material I should use for the obi. It looks like you're wearing a silk obi in the video, but I'd rather be sure. Could you please tell me what material would be best for the obi, please and thank you.
Thank you much for this video, it was very clear shown step by step. now just one question, I have a yukata, but only the body. Are there any websites you personally can trust where I could buy the other parts, like the obi and the himo? Thank you very much~
@SupahMarluxia You can try Kyoei Treasures. I can't post their link, but if you google them, they should come up. I'm pretty sure you can buy online from them.
@SupahMarluxia Yukata kimono market sakura- they have pretty much everything for yukata- obi, himo, geta and tabi socks, and underclothes as well. decent prices, too.
@kaziyah3132 If you need it right now, you can watch the video called "How to tie a yukata belt" by hyogazodiac1984. The guy has quite a thick accent, but he explains it well and the picture is clear. :)
@kaziyah3132 You can try the internet, but be very careful. Make sure you have all the info on the product before you buy. There are a lot of badly made, incorrect pieces out there.
@kaziyah3132 It's ok. Just let him know. Usually guys will just short of rip it off when they find out! XD Hopefully I'll have a video up in the next month or so to show him how to dress properly. :)
I'm a guy..... living in the United States, Florida..... and I found this Betty interesting and useful. O.o
ForDizzyAndMe 4 days ago
So is what you put on a Yukata or a Kimono? I'm slightly confused at the difference...
ShadowedAngel0 5 days ago
@ShadowedAngel0 I put on a yukata. It's made of cotton whereas a kimono is made of silk or polyester. It was summertime and rather hot, so I used a yukata.
AshNight1214 5 days ago
@AshNight1214 How long is your Obi?
Indi3cita 6 days ago
@Indi3cita I think it's about 9 feet long. I've not measured, but apparently that's standard for this type of obi.
AshNight1214 6 days ago
Hey again, if you have time to answer a second question that would be fantastic. I'm worried that my yukata may be a bathrobe made from a yukata pattern. It's a shiny %100 polyester fabric, but the other girls at Disney wore the same with one of the obi's that I purchased there as well. Help would be appreciated, thank you! :)
SatsukikSan 6 days ago
@SatsukikSan It could be that it's not a real yukata at all. I've never seen a shiny yukata (though sometimes kimono are made of polyester). I think what you got may just be a costume. Obviously, it's perfectly acceptable when worn for that purpose. :)
AshNight1214 6 days ago
@AshNight1214 Oh, good! I am wearing it to an Anime convention and only intended it to be used as a costume to begin with. Thank you so much for reassuring me, now I'll be more confident when I wear it, and someday I'll get a real one. Thank you. :)
SatsukikSan 6 days ago
That was so helpful :D Thanks
MermaidMelody1998 1 week ago
thanks so much, i just got a yukata from Japanese class today and im gifting it to my aunt, this is sooooo going to help her out with putting it on
fireloverbc13 1 week ago
I knew there was something i was doing wrong. I have a pre-tied bow in the back and it always feels so odd. Thank you for the very very informative video! And now i know not to wear red.
MagicalMysteryWorld 2 weeks ago
I've always wanted to wear a kimono and I've got myself one =)
I'm just wondering, what's the relative width of the obi? Does it have to be 12inches in width? Mine is not as wide but it's still for women.. Are there also a difference between formal/informal obis as well?
CalicoSquared 2 weeks ago
@CalicoSquared It doesn't have to be exactly 12 inches, but as long as you know that the obi you have is for women, it should be okay. A man's obi is about half the size of a woman's, so it's pretty easy to tell. A formal obi is extremely wide so, again, easy to tell. :)
AshNight1214 2 weeks ago
This was really helpful, but I have a question. I got my yukata in (if you can believe it) Disney World at the Japanese pavilion in Epcot. The lady at the store helped me pick it out and I've been trying to figure out ever since how to wear it. Your video helped me know how but there is one thing that continues to bother me. My yukata is already ankle-length. Does that mean it's too small or will it just take less effort to put it on? I'm a little worried because it was expensive and it's so be
SatsukikSan 2 weeks ago
@SatsukikSan It might be the cosplay type that's meant to go to your knees. Either that or it's for convenience. If it's the latter, it'll have the "puff" part that, on a regular kimono, is the result of adjusting the length just sewn in. Sorry I can't help much beyond that.
AshNight1214 2 weeks ago
Hello! I really like this tutorial!!!! Thank you! *-*
ShiburashiMyukoFaith 2 weeks ago
My mom's friend has a kimono with ajisai (a flower. don't know the English name. sorry), which is a seasonal flower for June through August. And that time is a rainy season in Japan. So she has her obi with rain drops pattern. Her obidome was a butterfly. There she created a "rainy season" picture with her combination. I thought, with kimono, you wear "story" or "picture" that you create. Isn't this luxurious? Btw, picking opposite colors is NOT a rule. It's just what's been practiced in Japan.
keiandmic 2 weeks ago
I'm just going to write here what I was told by a kimono store owner in Japan. This is for everybody. You pick a kimono and an obi in opposite colors. For instance, I have a navy yukata. What goes with it would be a yellow or color in that family obi. I also have a pink yukata and the obi that would go nice is green. And if you have obihimo, you pick a color that goes with the obi that you already have on. And since yukata/kimono has lots of patterns, you create your own story with them.
keiandmic 2 weeks ago
thats a nice like to dislike ratio you have there it would be a shame i something where to happen to it
111111hakar 2 weeks ago
Very informative, thank you!
AsianHideOut 3 weeks ago
This is probably the most helpful video I have seen so far on how to put on a kimono and it is done with one person! Thank you so much! I can't wait to try on a kimono that my papa when he was in Japan when he was younger to an anime convention! Hehe! :)
zutarafanforever1993 3 weeks ago
yay :) i got my kimono and i looks amazeing thank you
sailormoon7845 1 month ago
This is soooo helpful, my mum got me a kimono for christmas cuz I'm obsessed with Japan, so this is extreamly helpful for me, THANK YOU!
SazzaFazza1011 1 month ago
thank you so much!!!!!!! your amazing :)
HyeonJeongLuv3 1 month ago
hi! just wanna ask, what if i don't have a himo? what should I use as a substitute? thanks!!
MoeYuki1030 1 month ago
@MoeYuki1030 You can use any kind of cloth belt you might have or a long strip of cloth. That's basically all a himo is (in fact, if I remember correctly, the word "himo" means "tie"). They're really easy to make, too, so you can make them if you want to have specific pieces for your kimono. :)
AshNight1214 1 month ago
@AshNight1214 aww ok so i'm just gonna use a long piece of cloth. thanks a lot!! ლ(╹ε╹ლ)
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wow your tutorial is awesome ;^; it's easy to understand! (esp. for me, cuz i just received my yukata from my friend in japan today and i really don't have any idea how to wear it) thanks! ^^
MoeYuki1030 1 month ago
THANK YOU THIS IS SO HELPFUL
nemuihana 1 month ago
is it easy to move around in it
and what can and cant you do in it
lolitamisa77 1 month ago
@lolitamisa77 It should be easy to move in. The only thing is that it'll probably feel a little funny at first because you have to keep your legs together when you walk or sit. That's really the only restriction of movement.
AshNight1214 1 month ago
if you have a pink kimono and a pink obi is that weird?
HyeonJeongLuv3 1 month ago
@HyeonJeongLuv3 A bit weird, yes. You usually want to try for a complimentary color.
AshNight1214 1 month ago
@AshNight1214 i have another question..if u don't mind!
what is the different between yukata and a kimono??????
HyeonJeongLuv3 1 month ago
@HyeonJeongLuv3 I don't mind at all! I love questions! :)
A yukata is cotton. A kimono is made of silk or polyester. A yukata is really meant to be work as a type of robe to the bathhouse, but it's more common because it's easier to take care of (like throwing it in the washing machine, for instance!), so if you aren't in a formal setting, a yukata usually will suffice.
AshNight1214 1 month ago
@AshNight1214 thank you soooooo much this was very very helpful.
btw can u wear kimono or yukata indoor!
HyeonJeongLuv3 1 month ago
@HyeonJeongLuv3 Haha you can wear them where ever you so please.
AshNight1214 1 month ago
omigosh! I was at a garage sale and found this amazing strip of fabric and it had Japanese writing on the inside and being the weirdo I am I just had to buy it. now I know it was an obi! it was only $1 and its a dusty rose color. I'm going to make a yukata and wear it now! thank you so much!
MsRabidLFangirl 2 months ago
I also have a question about the Obi, I was wondering what the board to hide the himo bumps is made of, because I made my entire outfit (Obi and Kimono) for about $30, (I always shop on sale days) which is way cheaper than anything I can buy pre-made elsewhere. also, my Obi is red, but I am only 17, so I think that's okay right?
Miyori999 2 months ago in playlist More videos from AshNight1214
@Miyori999 The boards you can buy now are made of plastic. I have a couple older ones what are cloth-covered, so I have no clue (thin metal, perhaps?). The red obi thing isn't life or death, it's just a general rule, so go ahead! I said that mostly for the obviously older women. :)
AshNight1214 2 months ago
Is red the only apporiate color for the obi? My kimono is red, so I'd prefer a different color, but I wouldn't want to be dresses incorrectly.
AquiraPrincess 2 months ago
@AquiraPrincess You can have most any color you want. The only rules are red is only for young girls and muted colors are for older women. Usually you want a complimentary color for the obi.
AshNight1214 2 months ago
I'm wearing one tonight...this helps!!
Birddog4vr 3 months ago
THANK YOU!
This was very clear!^^
xNekoNinjax 3 months ago
You saved me :)
dddianaa 3 months ago
is a pink obi ok?
FullMetalPipsqueak22 3 months ago
@FullMetalPipsqueak22 Pink is fine. :)
AshNight1214 3 months ago
good video, thanks
studio16979 3 months ago
good video
studio16979 3 months ago
are yukatas/kimonos uncomfortable to wear?
dmiuc796 3 months ago
@dmiuc796 They shouldn't be. A bit snug maybe just to make sure it stays on, but not "I'm going to be fidgety until I take it off" uncomfortable.
AshNight1214 3 months ago
Very helpful, is this your first video? You tend to ramble or say 'ums' often. Although I do find your explanations interesting and educational!
Thanks for the video : )
RabbitsGalore 3 months ago
@RabbitsGalore Haha sorry. That's just how I talk. >.<
AshNight1214 3 months ago
thank you!! this really helped me~
dagago777 3 months ago
absolutely helpful, thanks !!
tsukimidango3 3 months ago
Thankyou very much ^_^ I am going as a geisha for halloween and this was so helpful :) I ordered my yukata online but it didn't come with the himo ties so I used shoelaces the same colour as the yukata lol. They weren't used though!
Cragnog22 3 months ago
@domokun9061 That's awfully short. You might need to get a new one. I think that might be a child's obi. I'm not really sure what you mean by hard to make it stay because it's polyester.
AshNight1214 3 months ago
where could i find a kimono/yukata in the texas/us? and have you heard of the hanfu? i prefer those but kimonos are beautiful too
torrentXofXdarkness 3 months ago
@torrentXofXdarkness I would suggest the internet. Just make sure that you're getting the real thing. Also, a hanfu is Chinese and, though it looks a lot like a kimono, it's not really the same. I agree that they're very pretty, but I have no expertise in the area, sadly.
AshNight1214 3 months ago
OMG GET TO THE POINT
AmandaPawprintz 3 months ago
@AmandaPawprintz I'm sorry you find me long winded. There are people who need to know all the auxiliary information. In fact, if you need to find simple "here's how you do it" tutorials, there are plenty of soundless videos all over YouTube. If you don't like how I conduct my videos, please find what you need elsewhere.
AshNight1214 3 months ago 2
i went to Kyoei Treasures but i think all they sell is fabric where can i buy a kimono and obi at a good price
sjt110163 3 months ago
@sjt110163 They actually do sell obi. It just looks like fabric on the site because that's basically all it is - a long strip of fabric. I think to order, you have to contact them.
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sjt110163 3 months ago
Thank you so much! I found a Yukata at the second hand store. I was browsing for Halloween costumes and found a Yukata! (blue with pink cherry blossoms) When I touched the fabric it was thick and strong. I ran to the dressing room and fell in love with it. I knew this was NO halloween costume! The coworkers assumed it was lol I saw a tag inside filled with Japanese words! Someone had donated it and I'm happy I found it! Unfortunately there was no sash or anything but I will try to buy one!
winglife89 3 months ago
@winglife89 What a find!! I love second hand stores! Good luck looking for an obi! :)
AshNight1214 3 months ago
i absolut love japanese traditions they are so beautiful!
pandora80sbox 3 months ago
You look fantastic- such a beautiful yukata! ^^
If I may ask, do you know any reputable places that sell yukata and obi? I really want to try this- thank you!
WaterNymph001 4 months ago
@WaterNymph001 Google "Kyoei Treasures." I think you can request a full catalog of what they have/can get you. Their prices are very good and their people are really nice and helpful. :)
AshNight1214 4 months ago
@AshNight1214 Thank you so very much!!!! I'm going to check them out~ thank you again Madame!!! ^////^
WaterNymph001 4 months ago
Thank you very much! Ok, I went to the website, but I'm not sure how to request a catalog... how woudl you go about it? ^^;
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@WaterNymph001 You can find their email on the site. Write them and just ask them to send a catalog to whatever address.
AshNight1214 4 months ago
@AshNight1214 You're absolutely amazing- thank you so much, Madame! <3
WaterNymph001 4 months ago
Wow this is extremely helpful! thank you!
Animelover7192 4 months ago
You made it look easy, other videos I watched, made wearing a yukata/kimono so complicated. I think I'll try it your way. Thanks.
shinobigirl27 4 months ago
Hello! i have an obi with a different colour on each side and i was just wondering if it is acceptable to maybe use both colours when making the bow? Cheers!
amyxxxbaby 4 months ago
@amyxxxbaby Absolutely! Some cheat-y obi come tied like that. I think it's really pretty. :)
AshNight1214 4 months ago
I really love this video, ありがとございます
But I have a dumb question: My 1st yukata just arrived in the mail today, YAY!! But both the yukata and the undergarment came with pieces of thread that have sewn the whole thing closed. Are those just to keep the shape while it travels? Can I cut those off now, to unfold it? I don't want to make a mistake. Thanks again! :)
LittleLulubee 4 months ago
@LittleLulubee If the threads are holding the folds shut then, yes, you can snip those. :)
AshNight1214 4 months ago
thank yyyyyyoooou SO much!!!!!
Halllaful 4 months ago
Thanks you! I got a yukata from a Japanese friend, and I'm up to my own to learn how to wear it properly, before friday! This is so helpful! :)
WickedBlackSnow 4 months ago
Is it okay to wear a pink or orange obi if i'm over 18? What color would be best then?
pupapa 4 months ago
@pupapa It's alright, but not technically proper. Most any colors are fine, just avoid muted tones unless you're in about your 50's-60's.
AshNight1214 4 months ago
I wear one around my house when I don't feel like wearing pants or shorts because I live in Arizona & its extremely hot when wearing pants (｡-_-｡) but I don't want to burn my skin w/shorts. I have to Make my yukata, so for the Obi, could I use anykind of fabric? Or a certain kind? Thank You. ^_^
GlmrKllsIch 5 months ago
@GlmrKllsIch Traditionally, the obi that go with yukata are either a puckered material (usually for little kids), woven cotton, or a silky material that's reminiscent of a car seatbelt. I suppose if you're just going to wear it around the house, the coolest option would be the first. It's simpler to tie, too - just a standard shoelace bow.
AshNight1214 4 months ago
Hey there. Just wanted to say thank you for this awesome tut. I had to learn how to put on a yukata for a photoshoot and this really helped me. And now I can show off how to tie a ribbon obi. XD
EmployeeNumber1004 5 months ago
cool.. i wanna wear one~~~ i wanna wear one!!!! ^^
though im not a japanese i want to go to Japan and wear kimono ^^
kizarabunny14 5 months ago
Thank you so much I'm wearing mine right now! ^^ I think I made it too tight though because I'm having trouble breathing XD
flugansomintekomhem 5 months ago
Your cute but when you have the kimono on you down right adorable
jeffcon123 5 months ago
so if i got a white yukata and wanted to be a ghost for halloween, then could i do it backwards?
W81HotPotLickin2nd 5 months ago
@W81HotPotLickin2nd Correct! :)
AshNight1214 5 months ago
Awesome Vid...Arigatou!!!!!!!
HyeonJeongLuv3 5 months ago
I made my own Kimono, but I was wondering how long and how wide are female Obi? Specifially that style you're wearing. I need to make one but I'm not sure how much material I need.
Also, I heard that the look is supposed to be straight bodied, but I have a really thin waist compared to my hips and bust, should I just let my Obi be not as tight?
Sorry about the questions, but your video is the most informative I've found.
Miyori999 5 months ago
@Miyori999 Not problem! I like the questions: it means people are watching!
According to wikipedia (I've never actually measured it myself) hanhaba obi are about 6 inches wide and 9 feet long.
As for your shape, if you look at my video for how to put on the underclothing, I show you how to wrap a towel around your middle to make you more cylindrical. (you'll feel a little fat, but that's just how we do it.) :)
AshNight1214 5 months ago
@AshNight1214 Wow Thankyou, The towel around the middle will definately help, and considering I'm a great sewer I think I'll make the full Nagajuban if I have time, (I always make my own patterns turn out well) Thankyou ^_^
Miyori999 5 months ago
Thank you so much! This helped me out a lot! :D
lilacdancer 5 months ago
Thank you for this video! I just bought a yukata today for the summer festival which is in two days. However, I thought this yukata was a free size, but it turns out it's 162 cm long...and I'm only 152 cm tall! HELP! I really want to wear it to the festival. Is there any sort of "quick fix" for it?
RankoAnime 5 months ago
@RankoAnime If you make it the right length on the bottom, you can adjust the rest. I suppose that would make the flap on top quite large, but you can use an extra himo to double the fold or you can hem the bottom. I've unfortunately never run into this problem, so I'm not entirely sure what works! Let me know what you find.
AshNight1214 5 months ago
Can I ask how big is a free sized yukata, and how long is a free sized obi? ><
I'm scared I'll not be able to fit in the obi twice, I'll be getting it tomorrow though. Cos Natsumatsuri is on Saturday and tomorrow's Friday @_@
KiriharaAkayaRyuu 5 months ago
@KiriharaAkayaRyuu If you're worried, you might ask to try them on. Most places (especially if they're run by Japanese people) will let you. Sometimes the free sizes come in several sizes like S, M, L (I've seen it before) and/or it will have the measurements. I suggest taking your measurements before you go (in cm. and in. just in case). And if the obi doesn't fit, you can go around just once. It may not look as nice, but most people won't notice.
AshNight1214 5 months ago
um...about the himo......can you use any kind of tie like thing in place of it as long as it's around the right length and everything? also, just asking if I ever become desperate XD could I use a belt? f course with no buckle, but like a thin belt? I'm just asking cuz I HAVE a yukata and obi, but no himo and wanted to know about a possible substitute
gen101394 5 months ago
@gen101394 Definitely! As long as no one can see it, you can use whatever you need. :)
AshNight1214 5 months ago
@AshNight1214 arigatou^^
gen101394 5 months ago
this is so helpful thank you! my dad just bought mea yukata and i have NO idea how to put it on xD
k1ssmyc0w 5 months ago
About the red obi- does the same rule count for deep red which borders on fushia?
rainpelt4eva 5 months ago
@rainpelt4eva If you could call it fuchsia without trying too hard, then it should be alright. :)
AshNight1214 5 months ago
My obi only reaches around me once... is there still a way I can tie it? I haven't been able to find an actual obi so I made one for myself but apparently i didn't make it long enough... :/
xNakashima1992x 5 months ago
@xNakashima1992x If you can't make it around you twice, you can just tie it with a once around. It may not look as nice and it'll likely be harder to keep tight, but it's do-able. :)
AshNight1214 5 months ago
@AshNight1214 ok thanks :)
xNakashima1992x 5 months ago
i made a kimono so i can be Sae for halloween so now i have to put it on
FatalNerd1234 5 months ago
Thank you very much! I always mess up the wearing part before working on the obi. XD Thank you very much, your video clarifies a lot of things! :D
lufiende 6 months ago
Thanks a lot for making this video. I followed the instructions to help my wife get into a yukata for the first time. With your help, we figured it out and she looked lovely at the Onomichi Summer Fireworks Festival.
JosephRHGray 6 months ago
I have been wanting a kimono for so long!!! i recently went to a japanese store with my grandmother and i had told her that i wanted one. I hope and think she will buy me one for my birthday or Christmas. this video is so informative and i have been looking on youtube for a video like this. thank you so much for putting this up.
ForeverBeautyful22 6 months ago
curtesans wore the bow on the front but geishas wear on the back right?
belkys13 6 months ago
@belkys13 Correct! I remember it as courteseans needed to be able to undress and redress easily, so their bows are in the front. Geisha were never in that position, so their bow is in the back. :)
AshNight1214 6 months ago
this really helped thank you so much!!! =D
animefanatic33 6 months ago
Thank you!
kisafb 6 months ago
thank u so much!!!!!!!!!!!
animelover1magic 6 months ago
A MAJOR THANK YOU! I'm heading to a festival tomorrow night with a Japanese family I've become friends with and bought a Yukata on impulse today fully aware that I had no idea how to wear it so thank you for being a life saver!
Nightengale101 6 months ago
This really helps. A friend of mind is getting me a yukata from Japan, and I doubt I would be able to have figured it out myself. Thanks for posting the video, this helps. :)
Inufreak991 6 months ago
@Inufreak991 mine*
Inufreak991 6 months ago
a friend of mine brought me a yukata with a "cheaty obi" from japan. it has the obie part and the pre-made bow. how do i put on the obi , not the bow part, of that one?
ARealDisneyPrincess 6 months ago
Thanks a lot for this video, Im trying to make a kimono for a friend of mine and this really helped me understand how they work :)
theviolentviolet1 6 months ago
@theviolentviolet1 Wow! That's really brave! Let me know how it turns out! :)
AshNight1214 6 months ago
@AshNight1214 Totaly :)
theviolentviolet1 6 months ago
I thank you so much~ and subsribed~ =^-^=
aimeeumiiko 6 months ago
Okay. Maybe you can help me with the Kimono that I have. Cause I've been trying to find a way to tie this type of belt and I can't find it anywhere. It's made of cotton so it probably is more of a Yukata. The belt is not like a regular Obi, where you tie the bow. The belt matches the pattern of the Kimono and has a set of 3 strings in the middle tied on to it. The cloth part only wraps around my waist once but the strings go past that and could wrap around maybe twice. How do I tie it? Help? lol
xlynxx 7 months ago
@xlynxx To be honest, I've never seen or heard of such a thing. Was there a separate bow that came with it? It could possibly be what I call a cheater obi where the bow is pre-tied and is slipped into the belt half which it secured around the wait with himo. Maybe you could upload a video or send me some pictures of this so I can help better?
AshNight1214 7 months ago
easy to understand and make it..
peach13y 7 months ago
Thanks for this! :3
Actually, I'm wondering if your store has an online shop?
I've been looking for a place online to buy Geta shoes (not the flattened ones, but actual Geta shoes...) and I've not been able to find some in my price range~ ><
xxsugarcookies 7 months ago
@xxsugarcookies They do! Google search Kyoei Treasures (sorry, I can't post the link here, YouTube won't let me...) and they should come up. :)
AshNight1214 7 months ago
I looked at various websites which sell Yukata/Kimono um they all including your tutorial show how to tie and obi into a bow however I've seen kimono that have a neat almost box shape at the back where it looks cusions? ( I don't know the formal name for them sorry) are tired in with the obi. Or even a ones where the end of the obi is wrapped over so that it hangs down. Do you know anywhere that sells the appropriate obi for these styles? I would be very grateful :)
shadowmaiden66 7 months ago
@shadowmaiden66 The flat one is called a nagoya obi (or the tie that you do with one). I think the other one you're talking about can be used with the kind of obi I have in the video (called hanhaba) but I'm not sure. You should be able to google "buy nagoya obi" and it will give you several sites (and a very good tutorial). Sorry I can't really help you beyond that.
AshNight1214 7 months ago
@AshNight1214 Thank you :)
shadowmaiden66 7 months ago
You are so knowledgeable! Thanks a ton for posting this, I just got my first yukata in the mail today and I'm wearing it for my birthday tomorrow. I'll need to get up early and practice! >w<
ToushirouComplex 7 months ago
@ToushirouComplex That's great!! Happy birthday! :D
AshNight1214 7 months ago
how long was your Obi? in all the vids i ahve seen...they look longer than the one i have :S
DelilaSchroder 7 months ago
@DelilaSchroder The obi in the video is about 134 1/2 inches (341.6 cm). You can find them in different lengths if yours is too small.
AshNight1214 7 months ago
@AshNight1214 thanks...yeah my obi is only 98" which would be why i never have enough to do a bow :p guess i'm going to have to find one.^_^ thanks again
DelilaSchroder 7 months ago
Bumpless!♥ :)
ToxicJazzParty 7 months ago
Left Over Right:Left Over Rice
Btw thanks so much for the tutorial, the other video made it to complicated. and what material is the sash made from, cotton?
smexyOrangez 7 months ago
@smexyOrangez Haha that's a great way to remember! I'm not completely sure what the obi is made of. I think mine is polyester. Some are made of silk or thick brocade.
AshNight1214 7 months ago
@AshNight1214 Ohh okie thanks lol I was thinking of making one because when I purchased the yukata I forgot to get the obi! >w< do you think making the obi would be bad instead of buying the actual obi? sorry for the questions just don't want to wear it out and offend someone lol ^^"
smexyOrangez 7 months ago
@smexyOrangez I don't think it would be a bad thing so long as you get the right kind of material. The one you see in the video is sort of like seatbelt material, but instead of being a herringbone weave, it's a straight weave (does that make any sense...? lol). Most people can't tell the difference anyways, so if you do get a herringbone weave, you should be fine.
AshNight1214 7 months ago
Left Over Right: Left Over Rice :DD
smexyOrangez 7 months ago
Alright, I put it up. It's still processing.
Ladyofthemoon15 8 months ago
Soon, I'm a little busy, but as soon as it's up, I'll let you know.
Ladyofthemoon15 8 months ago
I finished my yukata and obi!
Ladyofthemoon15 8 months ago
@Ladyofthemoon15 Yay!! Could you post a reply showing us how it turned out? :D
AshNight1214 8 months ago
Thank you so much for this video! My host mom gave me a yukata as a Christmas present, only I didn't realize this until I returned home to America and opened my wrapped gift. I never learned how to put a yukata on myself, only watched my host sisters do it. I never learned about that "red" rule, thank god my obi is yellow because I already turned 18, heh. I'll post a video response of my yukata as thanks. =)
ForeignLandsPlz 8 months ago
Thank you very much.
This tutorial is very detailed.
I have learned a lot from it.
freefleabane 8 months ago
how do you make a fake obi? this is really urgent. You're the best person i can ask right now.
Sakura88Kyuuketsuki 8 months ago
@Sakura88Kyuuketsuki You can take a piece of material long enough to go around you twice, fold up the bottom corner to the top edge and sew it, leaving a little open at the top. Sew a himo into the open space and close it. To the other side (also on the top), sew a himo as well. For the bow, you can make just a standard bow instead of a fancy one by folding a strip about as wide as your shoulders over like in the video and sew the securing part around the center in place.
AshNight1214 8 months ago
@Sakura88Kyuuketsuki Then, sew the center of another himo to the back of the bow and, if you can, put something like a metal piece to be slipped into the bottom half of the obi. Hope that makes sense. If not, I'll try to make a quickie video! :)
AshNight1214 8 months ago
@AshNight1214 no. it makes perfect sense. thank you so much! You saved my life! I will send you a picture. It will look weird since I'm still a newbie at making stuff but who care. It's the effort I put in that matters. lol
anyway. i put on my kimono and there's like..... BUMBS. do you know where i can get a subsitute for the board??
excuse my horrible spelling
Sakura88Kyuuketsuki 8 months ago
@Sakura88Kyuuketsuki You can use any kind of flexible plastic. I suppose you could even take an old project folder (you know, the ones they make you use in elementary school) and cut it to size. Just make sure you file the edges! Major ouchies if you don't!! XD
AshNight1214 8 months ago
@AshNight1214 good idea but you were just a weee bit late. it worked out anyway. thank you so much!!! i even got this amazing hair pin
Sakura88Kyuuketsuki 8 months ago
@Sakura88Kyuuketsuki Sorry! I'm not an "email on my phone" person, so I only get messages when I check my email the old fashioned way! >.< Glad it worked out though. :)
AshNight1214 8 months ago
@AshNight1214 thanks. I nearly won the prize but didn't 2nd place. thanks to u. I don't mind about the email and don't be sorry please
Sakura88Kyuuketsuki 8 months ago
Thank you, I'll be sure to let you know how it turns out :D
Ladyofthemoon15 8 months ago
I have been, with no luck. Thanks any way though :)
Ladyofthemoon15 8 months ago
@Ladyofthemoon15 I did a bit of research (sorry had no time this morning, but got to do some just now) and I found that you can make it out of polyester. Just make sure it's thick - something like a car seatbelt. Please let me know if you find anything! I'm excited to know how it turns out for you! :)
AshNight1214 8 months ago
Thank you, this was really helpful :) I'm planning on making mine own yukata soon, but I'm still unsure what material I should use for the obi. It looks like you're wearing a silk obi in the video, but I'd rather be sure. Could you please tell me what material would be best for the obi, please and thank you.
Ladyofthemoon15 8 months ago
@Ladyofthemoon15 I'm actually not sure myself. Sorry! You may want to consult the google gods about that.
AshNight1214 8 months ago
god damn your young :O sorry but i thought you were about 30 e__e
JamiletGoesRawrXD 8 months ago
@JamiletGoesRawrXD You thought I was 30 based on what? I'm intrigued. :)
AshNight1214 8 months ago
Thank you much for this video, it was very clear shown step by step. now just one question, I have a yukata, but only the body. Are there any websites you personally can trust where I could buy the other parts, like the obi and the himo? Thank you very much~
SupahMarluxia 9 months ago
@SupahMarluxia You can try Kyoei Treasures. I can't post their link, but if you google them, they should come up. I'm pretty sure you can buy online from them.
AshNight1214 9 months ago
@SupahMarluxia Yukata kimono market sakura- they have pretty much everything for yukata- obi, himo, geta and tabi socks, and underclothes as well. decent prices, too.
evilfirecat 9 months ago
ok plz hurry id hate to have my twin bro Negi to look gay
kaziyah3132 9 months ago
@kaziyah3132 If you need it right now, you can watch the video called "How to tie a yukata belt" by hyogazodiac1984. The guy has quite a thick accent, but he explains it well and the picture is clear. :)
AshNight1214 9 months ago
oh and i moved outta japan i used to live in an pin house but any way im in michagan for the time being were can i buy more kimonos or yukata
kaziyah3132 9 months ago
@kaziyah3132 You can try the internet, but be very careful. Make sure you have all the info on the product before you buy. There are a lot of badly made, incorrect pieces out there.
AshNight1214 9 months ago
thnx for the help and wut if u have an twin bro and hes putting on and girls odie and or kimono?!?! wut should i do!?!?!
kaziyah3132 9 months ago
@kaziyah3132 It's ok. Just let him know. Usually guys will just short of rip it off when they find out! XD Hopefully I'll have a video up in the next month or so to show him how to dress properly. :)
AshNight1214 9 months ago
You did a great job explaining this process. Thank you!
341shastajane 9 months ago