Core Kyoto - Season 4 Episode 5
Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a Knot

The obi sash is an integral accessory for the kimono. One company has produced opulent Nishijin-ori obi for more than 120 years. A lady conveys the obis allure through fitting classes. A dresser deftly ties the trailing obi of the Gion maiko. Fastened with a decorative cord, the obi is the final touch in a kimono ensemble. Its form manifests the obis rich history and the sentiments of the people who produce or tie them. Discover the profound world hiding in a beautiful obi and its knot.