Two-part type obi

The two-piece obi with a waistband, obiage, and hook-and-loop fastener simplifies styling, ensuring a neat and attractive appearance by hiding fasteners and securing the knot, addressing the challenges of conventional obis.

JP2025148205APending Publication Date: 2025-10-07MARUICHI VALVE CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2024063650
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-25
Publication Date
2025-10-07

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Technical Problem

Conventional two-piece obis require obiage and obijime to be fastened after wearing, making it difficult for those unfamiliar to achieve an attractive look, and long obis are necessary for a large drape.

Method used

A two-piece obi with a waistband and tie section, featuring an obiage attached to the waistband, a hook-and-loop fastener, a mold for comfort, and a decorative knot with an insert and elastic string to secure the knot, allowing easy and attractive styling.

Benefits of technology

Enables anyone to easily achieve a visually appealing obi look without the need for additional fastening steps, with the knot and fastener hidden for a seamless appearance.

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Abstract

To provide a two-part type Obi with an Obiage and an Obijime which can be quickly and beautifully worn by anyone with simple operation.SOLUTION: The two-part type Obi is composed of a waist band part and a knot part formed by cutting the Obi in two. The Obiage and the Obijime are attached to the front top edge and the central portion of the waist band part, respectively, and a hook-and-loop fastener is attached to both ends of the waist band part. Further, the waist band part is inclined so that the bottom edge of the end on the overlapping side is longer than the top edge. The knot part is formed into a decorative knot having a fly of a proper size and has an insertion tool and a string having an elastic hook-and-loop fastener attached thereto.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a two-piece obi for Japanese clothing, which is separated into a waistband portion and a tie portion. [Background technology]

[0002] Most obi ties in Japanese clothing are two-piece, with a waistband and a knot, which make it easy to put on and take off. The waistband is fastened over the kimono, and the knotting part has an insert that is inserted into the back. Then, like a regular obi, an obiage and an obijime are worn to prevent the knot from slipping or falling off the obi itself. Furthermore, as disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, obiage and obijime are worn to create an attractive obi look. Furthermore, as disclosed in Patent Document 2 below, decorative knots such as bunko knots have a large drape to cover the seam that occurs in the waistband. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4091651 (paragraph number 0007) [Patent Document 2] JP 2000-328334 A (paragraphs 0008 and 0009) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The conventional two-piece obi requires the obiage and obijime to be fastened after putting on the obi, which makes it difficult for those unfamiliar with the technique to wear the obiage and obijime in a way that looks good. Another problem is that a long obi is required to create a large drape.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a two-piece obi that anyone can easily wear and that allows the obiage and obijime to look attractive.

[0006] To achieve this goal, the two-part belt of the present invention (1) It is a two-piece obi consisting of a waist belt section and a tie section. The obiage is attached to the upper front edge of the waist belt section, the obijime in the center, and a hook-and-loop fastener is attached to the end. Furthermore, the bottom edge of the overlapping section is long and slanted, so that even if the hook-and-loop fastener is fastened shallowly to fit the wearer's waist circumference, the bottom hook-and-loop fastener can be hidden. (2) The back of the above-mentioned obi section is fitted with a mold that doubles as an obi plate and obi sash. This mold is moderately hard, so it feels comfortable to wear and the obi sash does not come undone. (3) The knot is a decorative knot that creates a hanging loop that is just over half the width of the obi, and it can hide most of the seams of the waistband. Even if the hook-and-loop fastener is fastened shallowly to fit the wearer's waist circumference, the upper hook-and-loop fastener can still be hidden. Furthermore, it is equipped with an insert and a string with an elastic hook-and-loop fastener. (4) The wearer wraps the waistband around their waist, fastens the hook-and-loop fastener, then inserts the knotting insert into the waistband at the center of the back and fastens the string in front. By tucking the string inside the front of the waistband, the knotting will not slip off or fall off the obi body.

[0007] By wearing the obi as described above according to the present invention, anyone can easily achieve a good-looking obi look. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an overall view of a two-part belt according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the waistband portion of the two-piece belt of the present embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram showing the knotting portion of the two-part belt of this embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating how to wear the two-part belt of this embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the two-part belt of the present embodiment when worn. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0009] FIG. 1 shows the two-part belt of this embodiment.

[0010] Figure 2 shows the waistband part 1 of the two-piece obi of this example, with an obijime 2 attached to the center of the front side. Attached to the front of the backside is a mold 3 for an obi board and obiage, to which an obiage 4 is attached. A hook-and-loop fastener 5 is attached to the end, and the bottom of the end that overlaps the top is long and slanted 6.

[0011] FIG. 3 shows that an insert 8 and a string 9 with a stretchable hook-and-loop fastener are attached to the knotting part 7 of the two-part belt of this embodiment.

[0012] Figure 4 illustrates how to wear the two-piece obi of this embodiment. First, wrap the waistband portion 1 around the waist and fasten the hook-and-loop fastener 5. Next, insert the insert 8 of the knot portion 7 into the waistband portion at the center of the back 10. The knot is a decorative knot with a dangling portion slightly over half the width of the obi, allowing the upper part of the hook-and-loop fastener to be hidden even if it is fastened while still visible. Fasten the hook-and-loop fastener 9 on the string attached to the knot portion in front 11 and tuck it deep inside the waistband portion 12. This string is stretchy, so it can be easily tucked deep, preventing the knot from slipping or falling off and causing discomfort to the wearer. With these simple steps, the two-piece obi of this embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, is ready to wear. [Explanation of symbols]

[0013] 1 Waistband 2. Obijime 3 Obiita and Obiage Style 4. Obiage 5. Hook and loop fasteners 7. Knot 8 Insert 9 Elastic hook-and-loop ties

Claims

1. This two-part obi is formed by a waist belt part and a knot part, and is characterized in that an obiage is attached to the upper front edge of the waist belt part and an obijime is attached to the center of the front side in an attractive manner.

2. The two-piece obi according to claim 1, characterized in that a plate of suitable hardness, which serves as an obi plate and obi sash, is attached to the back of the front of the waistband part.

3. A two-part belt as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that hook-and-loop fasteners are attached to the end of the waist belt in two rows, one above the other, and further, the bottom edge of the end that overlaps the top is long and slanted so that the hook-and-loop fastener portion of the lower row can be hidden when the hook-and-loop fasteners are fastened shallowly.

4. The two-part obi described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the knotted portion is a decorative knot that forms a hanging portion that is slightly more than half the width of the obi, and that is attached with an insert and a string with an elastic hook-and-loop fastener.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Two-piece sash

    JP2000328334A

  • two-part obi

    JP4091651B1