Vtg Japanese Obijime Kimono Belt Accessory
This is a Japanese vintage obijime. A light baby pink gradient to white, this narrow and flat (hiragumi) style traditionally braided kumihimo cord is flexible and easy to tie. It is a smooth texture weave on the back side with a heavily-textured criss-cross pattern on the front side that was a very subtle silver accent.
An obijime is a braided cord that wraps around the outside of the obi sash to keep it in shape. Because there are limitless colors, materials, and styles, they are often used as a decorative accent for kimonos in addition to their main function. Obijime is only used for women's kimonos, not men's kimonos.
This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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