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
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
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
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
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
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
