How to put on an obi

[YourMomsAThug]

My Obi has strings, I have no idea how to put it on...

[DepressedAnimeAddict]

I have a long Fukuro Obi which a normal drum knot cannot be tied. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fold it into a drum knot/another knot?

[shimizuchild101]

@DepressedAnimeAddict there is another drum knot that can be used i believe it is called the sparrow or butterfly drum knot

[noelly89]

Kimono and yukata are very different. Yukata are the cotton summer kimonos. It is used during certain festivals. A kimono is very difficult to put on. It takes layers and layers of cloth. Although I enjoyed this video, putting on an obi isn't as simple as it seems. There are various ways to wear an obi. Obi can also vary in price. A silk obi for a Geisha can cost as much as $80,000 dollars. Depending on one's age, social status, the season and the occasion, the kimono one wears also changes.

[Parasayako]

That is true. I liked this video although it stopped before we could see the end but it was nicely done. I purchsed fukuro obi, not long ago, even though it is synthetic, it is very beautiful. I am happy to have it:-)

[RelegasianChaos]

I got a cheap, knockoff brand that wasn't even a real yukata/kimono. The Obi was velcro, it had a ribbon that you attached, and it was just... blegh! This video makes me jealous... XD

[DepressedAnimeAddict]

If you want the real thing, best places to go to: google 'kimono yukata market sakura', and 'ichiroya kimono fleamarket'. They are the real thing, and more than worth it.

[designcoa]

The yukata is worn in summer. The kimono is worn throughout the year.

[maumau20011]

This is most likely a komon kimono because of the repetitive small pattern. It's not a yukata because yukata are not worn with an underkimono(nagajuban). The obi is called otaiko musubi which is the most popular kimono obi knot for everyday wear. :)

Yukata is a cotton summer kimono. Yukata are the perfect wear on a hot summer day or during summer festivals. They are very informal kimono. The butterfly knot(cho cho musubi) that looks like a big bow is perfect style for wearing with a yukata.

[darkjapanesegirl18]

yukata is a summer kimono, it's very light weight so the wearer can be cool while wearing it in the summer and yes it is a kimono, just a light one bearing summer designs and motifs

[forestnymphie]

A yukata is a summer cotton unlined kimono, and what is being shown is likely not a yukatagiven the obi knot and type of obi that is being used.

Kimono, can be lined, or unlined, and are differently patterns and the pattern dictates the season of wear.

[soapybubbles3]

a yukata is a light kimono which is used in summer because it is cooler and i heard somewere that they are used also to were to sleep in

i hope that helps ^_^

[RitsukaMemories]

Isn't a Yukata the same as a kimono?

[SirenaBlack]

The way I understand it, yukata are for every day use, and kimono aren't.

[HINIMIT]

You guys must all be really stupid. I'll start with the "he said/she said."

HE/SHE said that I attacked them first. Look at the first comment that I replied with.  I simply just said that a Yukata is also a type of kimono. How is that attacking? I just told her/him because they were confused.

[david198292530]

HINIMIT---- attacking people with hate dont make you a better person

[pinksweetmouse]

HINIMIT <---- lol stop criticizing and send shit by messg

[meow23]

so hummm

yukata and kimono is the same thing ?

i dont understand

[HINIMIT]

Yukata is a Kimono.

Yukata is a summer kimono, though. Unlined because of the summer heat.

[meow23]

well here in united states some people like me for example we dont know so much about japan culture so if some1 said yukata or obi we have not clue about whats that is for.

ok? so im intesting in buy a kimono buy reading in internet i go so confuse about whats a yukata kimono also i was compare the yukata with the robes go under the silk kimono.

[HINIMIT]

The "under" kimono is called a jyuban (or Juban). You can usually tell by the different color (which is commonly white) of the lapel from the body and sleeve panels.

"Here in the United States..."... I live in the U.S.

[meow23]

living in the us dont means i neet to know in perfect way every culture over here.

[HINIMIT]

I never said you did, or needed to. Is there something wrong with your head? I just replied to your initial comment because you said that you didn't understand the difference between a Yukata and a Kimono.

[meow23]

whats you problem???

i said not all americans we have to know the the esact fucking detail of every culture.

you the one who attack me in the first place . please do me a favor GET A LIFE BECAUSE IS VERY CLEAR YOU DONT HAVE ONE.

[HINIMIT]

You've confirmed my preconception of your mental disorder. I never "attacked" you, and if you would take your time to read what is typed before raping your keyboard you would know that.

[jghfkfooeirf]

stop criticizing dickhead

[catiejean2006]

you dont have noting to do ????lol

[valdemarmueto21]

your answer reflects what you are.

[SirenaBlack]

Sorry someone was apparently rude to you :-(

Answering for anyone wandering in who has the same question, cause it is not a bad question :-)

The way I understand it, a yukata is a simple every day robe. It's not made out of nice fabric or prints like kimono are.

There are some wonderful sites online which can tell you the difference :-) I enjoy researching it all, myself.

[iloveyou8770]

@meow23 yukata is chinese; kimono is japanese.

[meow23]

@iloveyou8770 well i google it and yukata is from japan The origin of the yukata goes back to the Heian era (794-1194). Noblemen would wear a type of robe when they took a steam bath in order to avoid direct contact with hot steam. It is said that noblemen in the Heian era had a custom of not being naked even inside a bathtub. Those robes were originally called yukatabira, but ordinary people started wearing them on the way home from a public bath and the name was shortened to yukata.

[iloveyou8770]

@meow23 yeah, haha I looked it up too ^_^ someone told me wrong, so for like a year now I though it wad that. silly me .

[attackofdameepits]

@meow23

Yukata are made of a light cotton worn for summer festivals. Also a kimono has many different styles. I would say this is only one.

[sparkysparkyboomman]

@meow23 Like attackofdameepits said, yukata is for summer festivals, or other informal occassions. Kimono has different degree's of formality, Some can be less formal while others are really formal. A Furisode is the most formal for unmarried women, Homongi literally means visiting wear, you wear it while visiting others in their homes. Iromuji can be worn by married and unmarried women, it is mostly worn for tea ceremonies, Komon can be worn both formally and informally,

[sparkysparkyboomman]

@sparkysparkyboomman but for Komon it depends on the type of Obi you wear. Mofuku is mourning wear for women, you wear it while attending funerals. Tomesode has two different pattern types, Irotomesode, a single colored kimono, but its slightly less formal than Kurotomesode, Kurotomesode is a black kimono only below the waistline. Also Kurotomesode is the most formal for unmarried women. Tsuesage is worn by married women. Uchikake is extremely formal and is only worn by brides or stage performer

[sparkysparkyboomman]

@sparkysparkyboomman wait, I'm not done yet xDDD

Last but not least is Susohiki / Hikizuri These kimono's are usually worn by geisha or stage performers.

I hoped that helps ;D

[KenshinForever]

@sparkysparkyboomman you said a furisode is the most formal for unmarried women, and then you said a kurotomesode is the most formal for unmarried women.....i don't get it...lol

[DiamondFalcon10]

@meow23 basically yes, a yukata is a type of kimono :)

[RoxenMaiden]

fabulous kimono!! lovely! ^^

[Glazedtear]

im still having trouble putting on mine :P theres sooo much tying^^ ps i luv ur kimono^^ its soo much prettier compared to mine... but i hav a yukata so im pretty sure its supposed to.

[LisaMarie216]

I heard it takes very long to put on a kimono. Over an hour.

[kmdale13]

Not really I can put mine on in like 10 minutes.

[SirenaBlack]

Depends on how festive the occasion is and what all you're wearing exactly. Simple ones with just a white shift (can't remember the correct word) underneath are quick to put on.

[naynayso]

so many ties it must take time to take off but i still love it

[shigatsuhana]

This is good. Another way to tie otaiko and this way looks fairly simple. I'll have to try it!

[Seraphim704]

finally!!! i understand what has been escaping me!!! now i can wear my kimono!!!

[emidiemaku]

And then what happened? D: I got so into it, it's fascinating!

Thank you for uploading this!

[LittleImpaler]

It is better to make a bow, the bow is a easy and I am not talking about the pre-tied ones

[lleylian]

Wow, thank you for uploading this!!!

I've been having a difficult time just looking at picture diagrams. Seeing the order that the lady does the tie and fold is a big help. Arigato gozaimasu-

[spotbunni]

Yeah, I got a pre-tied one so I wouldn't have to deal with it. its even harder when you're supposed to put it on yourself!

[Glazedtear]

i agree all the way!! i hav no help in putting mine on... it suxs big time lol

[bRoKeNxR0s3s]

ahhh so confusing!