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Browse our large collection of obi belts , from women's obi belts to men's obi belts, you will find your happiness among our japanese belts ! The obi belt, never without a Japanese kimono You want to know a secret? Your beautiful Japanese kimono, the star of the outfit, the quintessence of Japanese clothing, the hero of ancient fashion, is in fact an accessory in its own right. Want to know what this other thing is? Simply the traditional japanese obi belt. While we think of our belts as functional clothing, which can sometimes be a fashion statement, the kimono belt is much more than that. Did you know that the japanese obi can actually be worth more than the entire kimono outfit? Did you know that the beautiful belt is a total creation that would have taken a craftsman hundreds of hours to make and is a masterpiece of textile art and precision? Of course, not all obi belts are the same but let's take a closer look at why and how these beautiful japanese textiles might just be worth more than your pair of Nike's! Most obi produced today come from a region of Kyoto called Nishijin. This area has been the center of the Japanese textile industry since the 16th century. Nishijin is well known for its high quality silks and was used to provide textiles for the imperial courts and samurai lords. There is a style of silk known as Nishijin-Ori which is a weaving technique requiring great skill and is very expensive to produce. It is incredibly woven and can have a 3D effect. The threads are often quite thick and usually come in gold tones , so it can also be very expensive. Many obi were once made from this extravagant silk. Buying one of these obi can cost up to 500,000 yen (4000 euros). When we tell you that it could be worth more than your pair of Nike, you know why! What is the Japanese obi? An obi belt is a long decorative belt that is wrapped around the body to wear a Japanese kimono or yukata. They do not have a fastener, but are tied together with a bow or other at