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Sash - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Japanese equivalent of a sash, called an obi, serves to hold a kimono or yukata together. Sashes traditionally form part of formal military attire (compare the sword-belt known as a baldric). Architects and builders use the word sash for the framing which holds panes of glass set in a glazed window or door, including the narrow bars between the panes. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sash   (291 words)

Sash - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Japanese equivalent of a sash, called an obi, is used for holding a kimono or yukata together. Sashes are traditionally part of formal military attire, and some decorations such as the Legion d'honneur are worn with a special sash. In architecture, a sash is the framing in which panes of glass are set in a glazed window or door, including the narrow bars between the panes. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sash   (175 words)

Word power; dictionary use. obi = a wide sash fastened in the back with a large flat bow, worn by women of Japan as a part of the traditional dress Gullah = a black from the Sea Islands and coastal area of South Carolina, Georgia, and northern Florida www.geocities.com /CapitolHill/Lobby/7049/dict.htm   (175 words)

Bow Japanese Long Japanese Obi Kimono Sash - Japanese Clothing Accessories Obi the japanese kimono sash includes types of kimono sash, japanese clothing after it is done so the bow is in the back. Woodbows -andgt; Products -andgt; Japanese Yumi Style Bow Though the days of the Samurai warriors have long sinced passed, this bow is still used for the practice of a martial art call Kyudo (Japanese archery), which is growing rapidly. The Asymmetrical Japanese Longbow - Title hands of their horseback archers and it had a bottom limb of a similar proportion to the Japanese long bow, but, had a matching top limb. archeryonly.info /pages/bow-japanese-long.html   (662 words)

The Yukata Party on Flickr - Photo Sharing! The obi (sash) for men is strapped low to feature the bulge of the belly (the old way of showing andquot;wealthandquot; or economic prosperity). The obi (sash) for men is strapped low to feature the bulge of the belly (the old way of showing "wealth" or economic prosperity). Yukata is usually worn loose at the top to allow air to breathe in. www.flickr.com /photos/bloompy/33374282   (146 words)

3347: US$195.00 Maruobi -- Japanese kimono sash, obi formal, silk, Web Catalog Yoko Trading This is a vintage Japanese kimono sash called an obi ; This style of obi is the most luxurious and prized type sash called a maruobi ; this maruobi has the same fullness of heavily woven silk with embroidered design on both sides for the full length; If you open up the obi you'll have 25.5 inches wise X 156 inches long of full embroidery as see left. Measures 12.75 wide X 156 (inches) with motifs of cranes, shrines, pine branches, music instrument (called a tsuzumi) as an abundance of flowers, chrysanthemums, plum blossoms and many others, all in traditional style; www.yokodana.com /catalog070/3347/index.htm   (146 words)

Storybook Heirlooms: Kimono Princess and Ninja Warrior Costumes She’ll look mystical and enchanting in our satin kimono with gold embroidered dragons and a satin obi sash. Jumpsuit comes with attached hood and sash, a mask and foam armor. Storybook Heirlooms: Kimono Princess and Ninja Warrior Costumes www.storybook.com /storybook/product.asp?sku=242729*1806&cid=3&id=81   (55 words)

Japanese Clothing, Japanese Yukata Made in Japan, our wide obi belt is worn over the yukata or kimono for public occasions and festivals to give a formal appearance. The wide obi sash belt is simply wrapped around the waist several times to desired width and the end of the belt is tucked under. In Japan, the yukata is the most popular daily summer kimono wear and is beloved for its 100% cotton fabric and traditional prints and patterns. www.garden-gifts.com /yukata.htm   (496 words)

Japan Shop - Kimono Browse our selection of washable kimonos, yukatas, vintage kimonos and obi, getas, tabis, tableware, household linen and many more. We offer kimono, haori(a short jacket), uchikake(a wedding coat), furisode(flowing-sleeve fancy kimono),cute children's kimono,a variety of obi(sash belt).and others. CHUU.com is the best source of genuine Japanese kimono, from rare antiques to everyday wear, available in the United States. www.japan-shop.com /store.php?1018   (563 words)

Kyoto Nature -- 200 Glimpses This mountain-flanked river presents picturesque scenery throughout all four seasons, which is why this river basin is also known as the Silver-obi ("obi" meaning belt or sash for a kimono) Hiking Trail, designated as such by the town of Kasagi. Originating in Nara Prefecture, the Nunome River merges with the Kizu River in the town of Kasaoki, its clear waters winding their way through the rocks of Asukaji. www.pref.kyoto.jp /intro/21cent/kankyo/contents_e/kyoto_nature/select200/geo/sa4e.html   (563 words)

Costumes of culture - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper Those steeped traditions collide in a ritual called Shichi Go San — literally seven, five and three in Japanese — when little girls don kimono, obi (belted sash) and all the refinements of dressing up in formal duds from head to foot. Kira Loudermilk, 3, of Kalama Valley, and her sister, Leah, 5, is blessed by Daiya Amano of Honolulu during the Shichi Go San at the Japanese Cultural Center on Nov. 14 before having a photo taken to memorialize the occasion. Fujiki's sister-in-law, Faye Fujiki Dung, wanted her Japanese-Chinese daughter, Megan, 12, a Punahou sixth-grader, to get culturally exposed to Shichi Go San, even if both girls were in their even-numbered years. the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2004/Nov/28/il/il07p.html   (539 words)

Modest maternity and styles for discreet nursing from Baker Lane's online catalogue A fetching frock in lighweight crisp cotton from SandS 1910 Tea Gown Pattern, this design features invisible zipper nursing access, short kimono sleeves, and obi-style sash. Rayon or laundered challis, crinkled gauze, or possibly washable silk, would be beautiful. With a gently shirred bodice, this twist on the ever-versatile Regency style includes discreet side nursing plackets and buttons at center back. www.bakerlane.com /catalogue/sensibility.html   (378 words)

The Enterprise Newspapers - School Briefs Consisting of five arches, each about five yards wide and seven yards high and spanning 45 yards, the name Kintai means gold brocade sash, as the bridge resembles the traditional Nishiki obi for the kimono. A section of the bridge, which is reconstructed every 50 years, will be donated to the Nippon Business Institute at EvCC for placement in fall 2003 in a Japanese garden to be built during the coming spring and summer. About 220 yards long, the Kintai Bridge spans the Nishiki River in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture. www.enterprisenewspapers.com /archive/2002/9/6/20029201057778.cfm   (378 words)

UAM Porcelain Miniatures Exhibition Inro en suite consist of an inro, a sectional container, usually for medicines; an ojime, a bead fastener allowing the inro to open and close; and a netsuke, a toggle or counterweight that hangs over an obi sash to keep the ensemble in place. These objects were used to hold small personal belongings and to serve as status symbols by primarily upperclass men (warriors, nobility, clergy, and merchants) during the Edo (1603-1868) and Meiji periods (1868-1912). The custom of wearing inro en suite began to wane in the late 19th century as the Japanese adopted Western attire. www.uam.ucsb.edu /Pages/Netsuke_exhibition.html   (378 words)

Tabi Sock, Stretch Tabi Socks, Japanese Tatami Zori Shoes, Kimono Obi Sash The wide obi sash belt is simply wrapped around the waist and the end of the belt is tucked under. Our men's zori sandals have a black velvet thong, square tipped and available in 10 1/2" or 12" in length. The soles are made of a "tatami" style woven straw on a 1" cushion foam base with a rubber sole bottom and velvet thong. www.geocities.com /japanese_wedding_favor/sandals.htm   (500 words)

Yukata both new and used from Kyoto Kimono Includes a wide summer obi in a bright yellow with a textured maple leaf pattern. Light vintage cotton yukata (summer kimono) perfect for a robe or summer festival includes a yellow sash that compliments the blossoms. Vintage woman's yukata in a soft cotton of deep indigo blue with a pattern of ivy leaves and tiny blossoms in red, gold and other colors. www.kyotokimono.com /WhatsForSale/YukataSets4Sale.htm   (467 words)

Blogger: Email Post to a Friend Still, I believe that the colors and patterns of the women's yukatas and obis are much more interesting than the limited color palette of the yukatas available to their counterpart. The obi (sash or belt) is to be worn under the stomach area, to emphasize the bulge of the belly, which in the olden days signified wealth and economic prosperity; but with young metrosexual men and gay men being very healthy and image conscious these days, the bulge is no longer... Yukata is a type of kimono worn by both men and women during the hot summer months. www.blogger.com /email-post.g?blogID=8086175&postID=112384595052025200   (752 words)

Pete Marchetto - Email from Japan - Shimosuwa Unfortunately the yukata came without an obi, (the belt or sash thing), and so that's something I'll have to go in search of. Incidentally, yukata are worn by people before and after hitting the onsen and Shimosuwa was typical of onsen towns in that people will actually wander the streets in their yukata, even at night in near-freezing temperatures. From the pictures we saw it looks like great and raucous fun, but unfortunately there's no such ceremony this year - in Shimosuwa at least. www.marchetto.fsnet.co.uk /Travels/Japan/Writing/J990302.html   (752 words)

japanese clothing clothing Body: kimono hakama haori yukata Feet: loose socks tabi zori geta waraji Belt/Sash: obi Other Gothic lolita Ganguro Jinbei Japanese... The kimono is the traditional clothing of Japan. Most Japanese wear clothes like American's do now. www.fashion-galaxy.com /articles/26/japanese-clothing.html   (458 words)

KOGEITEN-048-SYUPPIN-E SHINSATO Reiko 00301 Obi sash of Saga nishiki."Banquet of flowers" SUGINO Hitomi 00302 Formal kimono with design in yuzen dyeing. MITAGAWA Tetsuji 00222 Flower vessel with blue glaze and linear design. NAKAZAWA Eiko 00321 Saga nishiki bag for sword. www.nihon-kogeikai.com /KOGEITEN/KOGEITEN-048/KOGEITEN-048-SYUPPIN-E.html   (458 words)

KOSHIRAE: Mountings of Japanese Swords Women used to carry a tanto in the Edo period in a "brocade bag" in their obi; this tanto for self-defense was called kaiken. They then put a tanto into their sash, which was not subject to any restrictions, and was often lavishly decorated. Physicians wore tanto made of solid wood, and firefighters sometimes had a tanto with a saw instead of a blade. www.geocities.com /alchemyst/koshirae/koshirae.htm   (458 words)

Factory Benelux Discography Sleeve issued with paper sash, known as an 'obi'. FAC BN 7 was originally allocated to what became FAC BN 6, according to an early Factory Benelux releases poster. FAC BN 6 was originally allocated to a 'Manhattan Project', according to an early Factory Benelux releases poster. home.dialix.com /~u3336/factory/facbn.html   (2186 words)

The Eastern Empires - Equipment The traditional Japanese obi (sash or belt) comes in a standard length (about 11 feet) and width (about 13 inches for women, 6 inches for men). The kimono is the traditional clothing of Japan. These garments, also called a "koto", are worn over the kimono when a little more warmth or protection from the rain is needed. www.citadelraven.com /ee/equipment/garb.cfm   (398 words)

Winter Ambassador Program The traditional clothing is called a kimono or wafuku, which is a long robe with long sleeves, wrapped with a special sash called an obi. Traditional sports such as sumo wrestling, judo, kendo, and karate are also enjoyed. A bow is the traditional greeting between Japanese. www.wright.edu /academics/internation/studyabroad/ambassadorjapan00.html   (1193 words)

kimono japanese clothing definitions Obi (&;): The Japanese equivalent of a sash or Most Japanese women would be unable to properly put on a kimono unaided, as the typical woman's outfit requires twelve or more separate pieces which must be worn, matched and secured in prescribed ways (men's kimono outfits are far simpler, typically consisting of a maximum of five pieces, not including socks and sandals). Kimono was originally a word that referred to all types of clothing, but the word eventually came to refer specifically to the full-length robe-like www.apparelsearch.com /Definitions/Clothing/Kimono_definition.htm   (1806 words)

clothes.html It is constructed of vertical panels of cloth stitched together and held closed with a sash called an obi. The word kimono meaning clothing is usually applied to the traditional Japanese wrap-around garment with rectangular sleeves used by both men and women. The term kimono is sometimes used for Japanese traditional dress including the half-length jacket called haori and the full length undergarment juban as contrasted with Western-style clothing called yofuku. www.intleducenter.umd.edu /japan/marjis/resourcecenter/clothes.html   (1734 words)

BBC News FAR EAST In pictures: Japan children's festival While girls were given their first obi at seven, the silk sash used to tie their kimono. Shichigosan is not a public holiday so most families visit their local shrine during the nearest weekend The festival, known as shichigosan in Japanese, is named after the ages of the children taking part - seven (shichi), five (go), three (san). news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/asia-pacific/1045381.stm   (317 words)

Kimono The collection will include antique brocade obi (sash which tie the kimono) and ceremonial kimono, such as uchikake, classically adorned with crane motifs, which have been worn in wedding ceremonies performed in Japan and, most often, utilized as visual art in Western culture. This custom, which began in the Genroku era (1688-1704), has traditionally signified the passage of developmental milestones for children, the specific years chosen in accordance with the belief that the numbers 3-5-7 were magical or "lucky". Today, on the festival of Shichigosan, Japanese children accompany their parents to Shinto shrines throughout Japan to pray for peace. www.galleriaartemisia.com /Kimono.html   (480 words)

Care And Feeding Of Swords A normal saya made for a Katana or chokuto is heavily lacquered to facilitate being thrust through the Obi (belt or sash) when worn with daily wear. Most modern replicas of the Japanese katana (sword for fighting on foot) and Ninja To or Shinobigatana (straight short sword, also known as a Chokuto) are made of stainless steel, usually 440, 440C or 420B. Stainless steel is normally carbon steel with a variety of elements, such as nickel and chromium added to make it more resistant to corrosion. users4.ev1.net /~kagemusha/care_and_feeding_of_swords.htm   (480 words)

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