Helpful Hints from Tomasan

For those of you unfamiliar with the wonders of Tomasan, please let me introduce you! She has very nicely complied a comprehensive list of kitsuke techniques, for men, women, and children. And these don't just include the basic kitsuke offered by most kimono websites. She often delves into more advanced techniques and musubi. These two things I will offer to you today.

First, how to "tuck" the obiage (used with furisode):

Second, how to tie shigoki:

Good luck with your kitsuke!!!