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The Japanese word kimono (pronounced kee-mo-no) translates as "clothing" or "things to wear". <ref> http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/kimono.shtml </ref>
The Japanese word kimono (pronounced kee-mo-no) translates as "clothing" or "things to wear". <ref> http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/kimono.shtml </ref>
There are specific names for the various types of kimono, and each has a traditional style and colour depending on the occasion for which it is worn and the age and marital status of the person wearing it. <ref> http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2101.html </ref>
There are specific names for the various types of kimono, and each has a traditional style and color depending on the occasion for which it is worn and the age and marital status of the person wearing it. <ref> http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2101.html </ref>
==History==
==History==
The Japanese kimono ''obi'' (帯) is a traditional decorative cloth worn around the middle of a kimono.
The Japanese kimono ''obi'' (帯) is a traditional decorative cloth worn around the middle of a kimono.
In general, the obi used depends on the type of kimono worn in any given occasion. Most formal are the metallic or colour brocade and tapestry, followed by dyed silk, woven silk, and non-silk obi fabrics. Brocade, tapestry and dyed silk obi are used for formal wear with the finest kimono, while obi made from raw silk, cotton or wool is used for everyday wear.
In general, the obi used depends on the type of kimono worn in any given occasion. Most formal are the metallic or color brocade and tapestry, followed by dyed silk, woven silk, and non-silk obi fabrics. Brocade, tapestry and dyed silk obi are used for formal wear with the finest kimono, while obi made from raw silk, cotton or wool is used for everyday wear.
===Maru Obi===
===Maru Obi===
===Hanhaba Obi===
===Hanhaba Obi===
The ''hanhaba obi'' obtains its name from the fact that it is only half the width of other obi. This is an obi for casual wear at home, or under a ''haori'' (kimono coat). It is also worn with children's kimono or with the lighter summer yukata. In the case of children's obi, they are often brightly coloured, with patterns stencilled on, rather than embroidery.
The ''hanhaba obi'' obtains its name from the fact that it is only half the width of other obi. This is an obi for casual wear at home, or under a ''haori'' (kimono coat). It is also worn with children's kimono or with the lighter summer yukata. In the case of children's obi, they are often brightly colored, with patterns stencilled on, rather than embroidery.
The fabric and design of the hanhaba obi are usually simpler, as it is meant for daily, common useage. However, some of the more ornate hanhaba obi are made from old maru obi.
The fabric and design of the hanhaba obi are usually simpler, as it is meant for daily, common useage. However, some of the more ornate hanhaba obi are made from old maru obi.