Obiage (kimono sash tie)

Abstract

The goal is to provide an obiage (kimono sash accessory) that anyone can easily wear, without needing any special knowledge or skills about tying obiage. [Solution] The obiage 10, which secures the obi pillow to the body to give the obi knot a three-dimensional shape, is provided with a holding part 11 in the center in the length direction that holds the obi pillow, and two left and right band-shaped locking parts 12 and 13 that are placed against the back and pulled around to the front of the body. The two left and right band-shaped locking parts 12 and 13 are provided with locking means 14 that allow them to be attached to and detached from each other, and one of the band-shaped locking parts 13 is provided with a loop 15 through which the other band-shaped locking part 12 can be inserted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an obi-lifting device that can be easily worn by anyone, even beginners in wearing kimonos.

Background Art

[0002] An obi-lifting device is one of the Japanese accessories used for wearing kimonos. It is a long and narrow cloth for fixing a belt pillow, which gives a three-dimensional shape to the obi knot, to the body. The obi-lifting device not only plays a practical role of hiding the belt pillow and temporary cords that support the obi knot and enhancing the appearance, but also plays a decorative role of beautifully finishing the kimono look with colors and patterns.

[0003] An obi-lifting device is generally about 150 cm long and 25 cm wide. It wraps the belt pillow at the center of its long side, places the belt pillow part against the back, ties both ends in front of the body, folds the extra length and width, and then inserts it between the kimono and the obi to be worn.

[0004] Traditionally, the obi-lifting device is made of genuine silk fabrics such as chirimen, kona, and shibori. In recent years, various fabrics such as synthetic fibers, cotton, and lace are used, and there are quite a few that create a decorative effect according to the wearer's preference.

[0005] Referring to FIG. 7, a general tying method of the obi-lifting device, called the main knot, will be described. First, wrap the belt pillow on the back side at the longitudinal center part. As shown in FIG. 7(a), pull the opposing edge parts 1a and 1b of the obi-lifting device 1 to the front side of the body. At this time, make the left and right lengths of the obi-lifting device 1 turned to the front side of the body approximately the same, and fold each of them finely in the width direction to make a single knot.

[0006] Next, as shown in FIG. 7(b), fold the edge part 1b of the obi-lifting device that comes out on the lower side parallel to the obi 2 to form a loop 1c. As shown in FIG. 7(c), pass the edge part 1a that is lowered from above through the loop 1c.

[0007] 1] Then, as shown in Figure 7(d), the obiage 1 is tucked between the obi 2 and the kimono along with the knot, and the part visible from the obi 2 is neatly arranged, completing the attachment of the obiage 1.

[0008] However, for people who don't often have the opportunity to wear a kimono, beginners at kimono dressing, or those who feel intimidated by kimono dressing, the series of actions—wrapping the obi pillow with the obiage (sash scarf) and then tying it in front without twisting the obiage—was a difficult one.

[0009] In other words, after wrapping the obi pillow with the obiage 1, it was difficult to balance the left and right lengths when bringing the edges 1a and 1b of the obiage 1 to the front, resulting in wrinkles and sagging, making it difficult to achieve a beautiful finish. Also, depending on the material and size of the obiage 1, it was easy to feel uncomfortable when tying it, resulting in an unstable finish.

[0010] Furthermore, the method of tying the obiage (sash tie) was difficult and time-consuming to master, and depending on the material and size of the obiage, it could easily feel uncomfortable. In addition, it could loosen or shift over time or with movement, causing wrinkles in the kimono and detracting from the overall aesthetics of the kimono.

[0011] Furthermore, the difficulty of putting on a kimono and its tendency to become disheveled, as described above, can easily lead to a dislike of kimono dressing, and this is currently one of the reasons why people are moving away from wearing kimonos. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0012] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3201416 Gazette [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3210791 Gazette [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0013] The purpose of this invention is to provide an obiage (kimono sash accessory) that can be easily attached by anyone, even without special knowledge or skills regarding how to tie an obiage. [Means for solving the problem]

[0014] To solve the above problem, this invention provides an obiage for fixing an obi pillow, which is used to give a three-dimensional shape to an obi knot, to the body. It comprises a holding portion in the center along its length for holding the belt pillow, and two belt-shaped locking portions on the left and right that are placed against the back and pulled around to the front of the body, The two strip-shaped locking portions described above are provided with locking means that allow them to be attached to and detached from each other, and one of the strip-shaped locking portions is provided with a loop through which the other strip-shaped locking portion can be inserted.

[0015] In this invention, it is preferable that the locking means is provided in such a way that the locking position between one strip-shaped locking portion and the other strip-shaped locking portion can be adjusted, and it is preferable that the locking means be a hook that allows the one strip-shaped locking portion and the other strip-shaped locking portion to be fitted together.

[0016] Furthermore, in this invention, it is preferable that the holding portion is provided with expandable gathers along the edge of the obi pillow to hold the obi pillow within the holding portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to this invention, the two left and right band-shaped fastening parts that are wrapped around the front of the body are provided with fastening means that allow these band-shaped fastening parts to be attached to and detached from each other. As a result, even without any particular knowledge or skill in tying an obiage (kimono sash), the obiage can be tied with a simple operation of fastening the two band-shaped fastening parts together via the fastening means.

[0018] In this case, one of the two strip-shaped locking parts of the belt hanging has a through-hole ring through which the other strip-shaped locking part is inserted. By inserting the other strip-shaped locking part into the through-hole ring, the through-hole ring can be made to appear in the same shape as a ring formed by the general method of tying a belt hanging, and it can be visually finished beautifully.

[0019] Also, according to the present invention, since the locking means can adjust the locking position between one strip-shaped locking part and the other strip-shaped locking part, the belt hanging can be connected at a position suitable for the body type of the wearer, and it is possible to eliminate a cause of sagging or the like after wearing, such as the belt hanging loosening.

[0020] And, as the locking means, by making one strip-shaped locking part and the other strip-shaped locking part into hooks that can be male-female fitted, the belt hanging can be connected by a simple procedure of fitting the male hook and the female hook at one touch, so that the practicality can be further improved.

[0021] Furthermore, since the holding part of the belt hanging is provided with a gather that can be expanded and contracted along the edge of the belt pillow, the belt pillow can be stably held in the holding part in a state where it fits the body, so that the lengths of the left and right strip-shaped locking parts when the both ends of the belt hanging are pulled around in front of the body can be kept in good balance.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] [Figure 1] Explanatory drawing showing the belt hanging of the present invention unfolded. [Figure 2] Explanatory drawing showing the locking means of the present invention enlarged [Figure 3] Explanatory drawing showing the state where the strip-shaped locking parts of the present invention are locked to each other <00000�5> [Figure 4] Front view schematically showing the state where the strip-shaped locking parts of the present invention are locked to each other [Figure 5] Rear view schematically showing the state where the strip-shaped locking parts of the present invention are locked to each other [Figure 6] Explanatory drawing showing an example of the manufacturing process of the belt hanging of the present invention [Figure 7] Diagram showing a common way to tie an obiage (kimono sash). [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0023] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the obiage of the present invention unfolded, Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged view of the locking means of the present invention, Figure 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which the strip-shaped locking parts of the present invention are locked together, Figure 4 is a schematic front view showing the state in which the strip-shaped locking parts of the present invention are locked together, and Figure 5 is a schematic rear view showing the state in which the strip-shaped locking parts of the present invention are locked together.

[0024] Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the obiage 10 has a holding portion 11 that holds an obi pillow (not shown, the same applies hereinafter) in its longitudinal direction, and left and right band-shaped locking portions 12 and 13 that are pulled to the front of the body when the obi pillow is placed against the back.

[0025] In the diagram of the holding part 11, a stretchable gather 111 is provided on the upper side, and the gather 111 holds the edge of the obi pillow so that when the band-shaped locking parts 12 and 13 are pulled around to the front of the body, they are balanced and are approximately the same length.

[0026] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, each of the strip-shaped locking portion 12 and the other strip-shaped locking portion 13 is provided with a locking means 14 that can be attached to and detached from them. In this example, the locking means 14 consists of a male hook portion 141 provided at the end of one strip-shaped locking portion 12 and a female hook portion 142 provided inside the end of the other strip-shaped locking portion 13.

[0027] In this example, the male hook portion 141 consists of two rows of male hooks 141h sewn parallel to one end of the band-shaped locking portion 12. On the other hand, the female hook portion 142 is provided with a configuration of three rows of female hooks 142h that can lock with the male hooks 141h arranged in parallel.

[0028] As a result, when fastening the male hook portion 141 and the female hook portion 142, the male hook 141h is aligned with the female hook 142h, which is located at a predetermined position that matches the wearer's body shape, and then fitted together, thereby fastening one band-shaped fastening portion 12 with the other band-shaped fastening portion 13.

[0029] In this example, the other band-shaped locking portion 13 is provided with a loop 15 through which one band-shaped locking portion 12 can be inserted. After inserting one band-shaped locking portion 12 through the loop 15, the male hook portion 141 and the female hook portion 142 are locked together, thereby connecting the left and right band-shaped locking portions 12 and 13.

[0030] In this case, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the loop 15 appears approximately in the center of the front of the obiage 10, and the loop 15 can be given the same decorative properties as the loop of a standard knot, which is a common way to tie an obiage.

[0031] Next, an example of the process for creating the obiage of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 6. In this example, the obiage 10 of the present invention is made by sewing together two pieces of fabric, the outer fabric A and the lining fabric B.

[0032] Figure 6(a) shows the reverse sides of the outer fabric A and lining B. First, a sewing machine is used to sew along the seam line C where opposite sides A1 and B1 of the outer fabric A and lining B overlap, thereby joining the outer fabric A and lining B together and making them one piece.

[0033] In this example, the elastic band G is positioned approximately in the center of the seam line C, and by sewing along the seam line C, the elastic band G is also sewn simultaneously. In this case, the sewing method is similar to that used for gathering with elastic, so that gathers are formed around the elastic band G. However, since the method of gathering with elastic is not essential to this invention, its explanation will be omitted.

[0034] Next, as shown in Figure 6(b), overlap the outer fabric A and the lining fabric B so that their reverse sides are facing outwards, and sew the opposing sides A2 and B2 of the outer fabric A and lining fabric B together along the seam line D. Then, turn the entire fabric inside out so that the right sides of the outer fabric A and lining fabric B are facing outwards.

[0035] In this case, since the side edges A3 and B3 of the outer fabric A and lining B are not sewn together, the space between these side edges A3 and B3 is used to turn the fabric inside out, exposing the surface of both the outer fabric A and lining B.

[0036] Next, as shown in Figure 6(c), fold the outer fabric A and lining B so that the seam line C (with one opposing side A1, B1) and the seam line D (with the other opposing side A2, B2) overlap, and sew the contact edges of the outer fabric A and lining B along seam lines E1 and E2 of a predetermined length.

[0037] In this case, although not shown in the diagram, the side edges A3 and B3 are sewn simultaneously with, or before or after, the sewing of seam lines E1 and E2. In this case, the side edges A3 and B3 are folded and sewn using tucks to create a three-dimensional effect by folding and sewing the fabric.

[0038] In this example, the left-hand sides A3 and B3 in the figure are provided with a reinforcing selvage F1 for use when suturing with a tuck, and although not shown in the figure, a male hook portion 141 is provided at the end of the selvage F1.

[0039] Furthermore, on the left side of the right side of the diagram, loops 15 are simultaneously provided to cover the area around side A3 and B3 when suturing with a tuck.

[0040] In this example, the left side edges A3 and B3 on the right side of the diagram are cut at a slight angle so that they do not visually protrude from the underpass ring 15 when the underpass ring 15 is provided. However, there would be no particular problem if they were straight like the left side edges A3 and B3.

[0041] Then, by opening the non-contact edges of the outer fabric A and lining B (areas not sewn together by seam lines E1 and E2) vertically, as shown in Figure 6(d), a retaining portion 11 appears approximately in the center in the longitudinal direction, and strip-shaped locking portions 12 and 13 appear on either side of the retaining portion 11.

[0042] By the way, the gathers 111 formed in the holding part 11 can be formed not only by gathering with elastic, but also, for example, by gathering with a basting sewing machine, but it is preferable to use gathering with elastic in order to improve the fit to the body.

[0043] As shown in Figure 6(d), the female hook portion 142 is provided on the outer fabric A of the other band-shaped locking portion 13, but it is preferable to sew the female hook portion 142 to the surface of the outer fabric A in advance during the preparation stage of the obiage 10 manufacturing process.

[0044] Furthermore, in Figure 6, the obiage 10 is shown to be made by sewing together two pieces of fabric, outer fabric A and lining fabric B. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, outer fabric A and lining fabric B may be made by sewing together two or more pieces of fabric to form a single piece. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0045] 10 Obiage (kimono sash) 11 Holding part 111 Gather 12 One of the strip-shaped locking parts 13 The other strip-shaped locking part 14 Locking means 141 Male hook section 142 Female hook section 15. Ring to pass through A Outer fabric B Lining C,D,E1,E2 suture line G Rubber

Claims

1. In the obiage, which is used to secure the obi pillow (used to give the obi knot a three-dimensional shape) to the body, It comprises a holding portion in the center along its length for holding the belt pillow, and two belt-shaped locking portions on the left and right that are placed against the back and pulled around to the front of the body, The two strip-shaped locking portions described above are provided with locking means that allow them to be attached to and detached from each other, and one of the strip-shaped locking portions is provided with a loop through which the other strip-shaped locking portion can be inserted.

2. The obiage according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking means is provided in such a way that the locking position between one of the strip-shaped locking portions and the other strip-shaped locking portion can be adjusted.

3. The obiage according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking means is a hook capable of male-female interlocking of one of the strip-shaped locking portions and the other strip-shaped locking portion.

4. The obiage according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding portion is provided with stretchable gathers along the edge of the obi pillow to hold the obi pillow within the holding portion.

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