Obi Types

H A N H A B A
Approximately 15cm in width
Usually 300-350cm in length
Casual

N A G O Y A
Waist part is prefolded
15cm wide at waist (te), 30cm at bow piece (tare)
Usually 350-380cm in length
Casual to formal

H I R A K I   N A G O Y A
Waist part is not prefolded
15cm wide at waist (te), 30cm at bow piece (tare)
Usually 350-380cm in length
Casual to formal

F U K U R O
Full width (30cm)
Usually 400cm or greater in length
Can be 60% (rokutsuu) or 100% (zentsuu) patterned
Formal

S H A R E   F U K U R O
Same specifications as fukuro, except made of more casual fabric
Casual

M A R U
Full width (30cm)
Usually 400cm or greater in length
Completely patterned on both sides
Ceremonial

T S U K U R I
Also called "tsuke" obi
Pre-tied knots can come in a variety of styles
Formality depends on style of obi imitated

H E K O
Usually for men and children
Soft, scarf like obi
Very casual

S H I G O K I
Scarf-like obi
Woven fringe on tips
Used as decoration only
Casual to formal

K A K U
Men's stiff obi
Casual to formal

M O F U K U
All black, can have figured patterns
Nagoya or fukuro styles
Funeral wear only

C H U Y A
Older style
Full-width
Characteristic "light" and "dark" sides


Updated 3/04/2015