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Various undergarments – tie with tightener

Japanese

Artwork Details

Various undergarments – tie with tightener
Japanese
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Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2013/2.524.13

Description

Subject Matter:

Korin Belt

Korin Belt is a tool for putting kimono on.

It's a convenient substitute of Koshi-himo that is tied to keep neckband's shape.  It's made with rubber and can adjust length.

Koshi-himo is a tool for putting kimono on. "Koshi" means "waist", and "Himo" means "cord". It's also called "Koshi-obi" or "Shita-jime". It's around 2-3cm in width, and around 200-210cm in length. It's made with not-slippy cloth mainly muslin. It's tied to decide length of kimono & Ohashori, keep neckband's shape, or hold obi.

Physical Description:

“Kitsuke Komono” accessories for putting on Kimono.

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