obi (Kimono Sash)

The history of the obi as a decorative element dates from the Edo period. There are many different varieties of obi for women's kimonos; this obi would be used for a less formal occassion than the maru obi (part b). There are 3 obi sets with this kimono (part b, parts m-n, parts o-p).

Kimono set acquired by donor in 1970, while she was involved with missionaries in the village of Ueda; she wore the kimono for special cermemonies while residing in Japan.

Obi for a woman's kimono (goes with part n). Shimmering light pink length of stiffened fabric with a long white tie stitched onto each end.