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Obi Patterns & Meanings
Obi Patterns & Meanings – Auspicious Motifs in Japanese Textiles On a Japanese kimono obi, patterns are never j…
Vintage Kimono & Obis
Vintage Kimono & Obis: The Timeless Value of Japanese Textile HeritageJapanese kimono and obi textiles hold a unique…
How Obi Fabrics Are Made
How Obi Fabrics Are Made A Japanese obi is much more than a simple belt. Behind each piece lies a long proce…
Japanese Textile Techniques
Japanese Textile Techniques: Weaving, Dyeing & Embroidery in Kimono ObiJapanese kimono and obi textiles are far more…
Types of Kimono Obi
Types of Kimono ObiThe obi is more than a belt that holds a kimono in place. Its width, length, fabric, and designi…
Symbolism in Japanese Design
Symbolism in Japanese Design Japanese design is never “just decorative.” Behind each flower, wave, or geomet…


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