How Do You Tie A Geisha Obi?
A geisha is a professional Japanese female entertainer who performs traditional Japanese arts. Their beautiful appearance includes wearing a kimono tied with an obi, the long, wide sash on a kimono. Geisha traditionally wear their obi tied and centered in the back. The Obi consists of a very long piece of material (sash), an Obiita (a flat thin board used to maintain a smooth fabric appearance), an Obimakura (a hard little pillow which creates a fuller look in the back), Koshishimo/Karihimo (long strip of cloth tied around the waist during to prevent the obi from shifting), and an Obijime (a braided cord to hold everything in place). There are many ways to tie a geisha obi, but this article will deal with the most popular obi knot, the drum knot (otaiko musubi). Put the Obiita (thin flat board) across your front torso. This should be high on your torso, almost up under the breasts. Fold the obi in half, making sure that the open side is up. Wrap this around your waist one time. Bring t
