Hello, I have a weird question but maybe you can answer it. When I was a teenager I was gifted a yukata and taught to tie the obi to make it look like a bow. That was cute then, but now that I'm in my mid 30s I wonder if this is still appropriate. Are there other ways to tie the obi of a yukata that are maybe a bit more mature ? I love wearing my yukata, but I'm starting to get self-conscious about maybe being too old for that… (I only wear it for matsuri in Japan so it's not like it's often, but it makes me even more self-conscious because I am very clearly not Japanese so I don't want to look ridiculous.) Thank you !
Hi fellow mid-30's kimono wearer :D It's true some styles can feel a bit weird depending on ages.
Though nothing truly forbids you to keep wearing bunko musubi, if you don't feel confortable with a bow knot or its variations (for ex. this one or this one?), don't despair! there are many (like MANY) other knots which would work with your age and "status" :D
If you wish for something classical, I'd recommend:
Kai no kuchi musubi (clam mouth knot) - a super all purpose knot, worn by women and men alike. It's been around for ages and never went out of style!
Ronin musubi (ronin knot) or katabasami - unisex knots that have been around for a long time too, pretty sturdy and chic.
Karuta musubi (card knot) - easy to tie and quite flat so perfect if you have to ride a car/train or sit on Western chairs.
Taiko musubi (drum knot) or tsunodashi musubi (also called Ginza musubi) - you can fake those ones (usually tied with wider obi) with a hanhaba obi, see examples here and here.
More on the novelty side :
Kamifusen musubi (paper balloon knot) - a more whimsical knot but could still work depending on your style. It asks for preparation but it's very cute :)
Neko mimi musubi (cat ears knot) - there are many variations, with or without hanhaba obi - look at this one for ex
Not-tied obi, a super modern way of wearing obi. Ayaaya has a lot a those, check for example this one and look at her socials for more (especially "frilly" variations)
Any variations of what I call the "waterfall" musubi, where obi ends are elegantly arranged thanks to elastique belts. It's super fashionable atm, see it shown step by step on Billy Matsunaga's channel.
To go further, searching for "hanhaba obi musubi" will gives you a lot of other ideas ;)
Hope it helps, and that you'll have a lot of fun at matsuri!
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Artist - 紙ふうせん (Kamifusen)
Song - 冬が来る前に (Fuyu Ga Kuru Mae Ni)
[Eng. "Before Winter Comes"]
Release Date - November 1977
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My blog: Showa Music Library
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My tama on the IDL grew into Shigurehimetchi. "Shigure" is a Japanese name that means "the rain that falls in autumn indicating the start of winter". The name is very common, and is used a lot in many anime. The second part of her name, "Hime", means princess in Japanese. 🌸
Shigurehimetchi is a very friendly and active person. She likes being a geisha for her friends, otherwise known as a Japanese female entertainer. She loves to entertain people with her surprising skills, like with her cascade juggling and plate spinning.
Also the room she is in is filled with balloons called Kamifusen. It's tradition for newlyweds to sit in this decorative room and play with these balloons. 🎀
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Watch "Kamifusen Paper Balloon Paradox" on YouTube
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ペンギンちゃん #ペンギン #kamifusen #hoshizaki https://www.instagram.com/p/CPe8QjGtzgb/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Today's challenge is seeing how to incoporate the beautiful #paperballoons into a party set-up. #kamifusen #plantstory #sylvanianfamiliesdollhouse
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Kamifusen musubi (paper balloon obi knot), gif step by step by Kimonoan
This musubi is made for hanhaba obi and so perfect for wearing with yukata! You can also add a little variation to form little “cat ears” (search neko mimi musubi on my tumblr):
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Watch "Kamifusen Paper Balloon Paradox" on YouTube
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The most challenging & longest photoshoot I've ever done so far... But move over honeycomb balls and paper pompoms! I love how these traditional paper balloons in adorable designs such as the sea creatures can float happily & dress up a corner (my study table)! #kamifusen #fugu #papermobile #madeinjapan
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