Accession Number
2013/2.524.13

Title
Various undergarments - tie with tightener

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Dimensions
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Credit Line
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi

Subject matter

Korin Belt

Korin Belt is a tool for putting kimono on.

It's a convenient substitute of Koshi-himo that is tied to keep neckband's shape.  It's made with rubber and can adjust length.

Koshi-himo is a tool for putting kimono on. "Koshi" means "waist", and "Himo" means "cord". It's also called "Koshi-obi" or "Shita-jime". It's around 2-3cm in width, and around 200-210cm in length. It's made with not-slippy cloth mainly muslin. It's tied to decide length of kimono & Ohashori, keep neckband's shape, or hold obi.

Physical Description

“Kitsuke Komono” accessories for putting on Kimono.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
undergarment

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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cord (fiber product)
kimonos
obis
worn costume accessories