How to dress an obi

Kaino-kuchi

Kaino-kuchi can be tied the same as men's Kaku-obi. You look dapperly smart in Yukata with it.

In the good old days, Kaino-kuchi was for married women. It produces grownup mood and, thus, it suits to a chic Yukata.

Please note that it come loose easily. Be careful.

1. Keep the length of the Tesaki shorter than Bunko-musubi. Wrap the longer side twice counterclockwise around the torso.

2. Pull the obi to tighten. Keep the tare as long as the arm, fold in the remaining to inside.

3. Tuck in the remaining.

4. Bring the looped tare in front.

5. Put the Tesaki down, and cover it with the tare.

6. Pass the tare upwards to tie, pull the tare and the Tesaki on the angle.

7. Pull once the tare vertically.

8. Put down the tare straight.