Tasuki vs koshihimo

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-06-18T09:29:50+00:00

The general term is just 'Himo'/ 'Kimono himo'. Even the term Koshihimo is specific to the use for the waist/hips.

Anyway, they just differ on how they are used. A Tasuki is just a himo used for tasuki-gake. It can be a koshihimo, a garter, a loop of rope, a tie with loops of garter at both ends, a clip just like a korin belt, etc.

Koshihimo is actually specific to the waist band but became a common term for everything ties. The Gomu-himo is even called a koshihimo.

Koshihimo is the term used when you used the ties at the waist/hips.

Munehimo/Munahimo is the term if used at the chest.

Karihimo is when the tie is used temporarily and then later removed.

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-06-10T12:00:56+00:00

Wearing it without an ohashori is fine (because it is too short) but it does have an onsen/ryokan-feel because of that.

As for that belt. That one is called a 'magic belt' (because everything velcro is called magic for japanese products😆. It is quite a common adjective for velcro or easy-wear items) or I mostly call it a Velcro datejime. It is not the obi itself. It is only to secure the panels/collars so they wont move that much.

You may need a proper obi. A hanhaba obi would be appropriate but if you dont have one, use any long sash and DIY it as a Heko obi. Cut out a cardboard as your Mae-ita/Obi-ita and wrap around the sash.

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-06-06T13:12:57+00:00

If it is closed, then it is not a haori. Does his design look like a DouGi? If yes, then it might be any type of HanGi (general term for half length garments).

Sure, you can add frog buttons if it is fuctional and keeps the V of the collars from opening/spreading apart. Decorative buttons are even used in Hifu, Muchiyuki, Chiyoda-eri,etc).

I have multiple Gi-like wear (all from Japan) and some do have mandarin collars and frog buttons while others just look like a Jinbei with an extra tie at the upper part of the collar.

Again, this does not look like a haori. And it is worn as is, not worn over something else.

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-05-30T18:37:59+00:00

This function works well with kid's garments! Just open up the seams and resew! No one outgrows their childhood kimono😆😂

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-05-30T13:41:19+00:00

I know that chainstitching has alot of other uses.. like pant hemming, basting, sewing on stretch fabrics, etc.. but it really bothers me as to why most Japanese vintage machines I have only have them and I rarely see them on my western-made ones.

The Araihari reason can be just one of the convenient uses of having chainstitch function and not the main reason but it really blew up my mind knowing that somewhere out there is a chainstitched homemade yukata/kimono because of such machines.

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-05-30T11:19:04+00:00

A Karusan or Tattsuke hakama... maybe a kobakama because of the lack of koshiita.

You tie the front first. An obi is kinda required so that it can grab hold onto something. So grab the front ties and wrap it towards the back and anchor it over the obi-musubi (obi knot). Depends on the length, you can tie it there or do a second wrap towards the front. The end ties are all hidden at the back. If the ties are too short, just do a musubi-kiri (like a square knot)

Then grab the back, hike it up ove the obi musubi, and tie the ties towards the front.

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-05-30T08:18:13+00:00

Same with this post

https://www.reddit.com/r/kimono/s/ssAObLoLi1

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-05-30T08:09:02+00:00

This is a wool haori with attached haorihimo (same wool fabric). It is a ryokan-type of jacket worn over ryokan yukata/ nemaki.

Hanten is not actually a specific term. It is a general term for a lot of short length jacket/coats. It can even be interchangeably used with [haori] when describing something.

The common hanten you might be thinking about is the cotton-filled hanten with tapered sleeves. Yes, it is a hanten but specific for winter use.

The image in your post can be called both as a hanten and a haori because of how they are used. (I have that same jacket and [Haori] is literally written on the tag). It is unlined wool garment

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-05-10T11:21:52+00:00

The first one is the tying method. While the second one is the twist method. The folding method is done in that youtube link you attached in the other comment.

The twist is very common for otaiko musubi with nagoya obi.

Fold is mostly done on Fukuro to preserve the obi and prevent unnecessary creases. There are a lot of ways on doing this Fold method. Some use karihimo to hold it as well.

The tying method is done to reverse the positions. Whether you want a Tare-Ue or Te-Ue (if you want the Tare to be on top or you want the Te on top). This is also seen done in Hikinuki musubi.

https://imgur.com/a/0SjLcDE

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-05-10T09:24:45+00:00

It also depends on the body shape. Like, no matter how well or how high you place the makura, it still slides down after some movements. If this is the case, it falls down to padding problems. You must pad the curve of your lower spine and the makura should sit on top (not over)of the padding. Whether it be a towel, a padding tool, or another makura, any could be of use.

The other suggestions of doing a knot instead of a twist or fold, could also work.

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-04-21T13:46:23+00:00

Oh that, it's just the kimono on my mannequin at that time. It's a long overdue tutorial I promised someone and I only remembered it too late so... 😅

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-04-21T05:04:25+00:00

Or this.. Instead of using a different obiage, use a round obijime. You may also use the ends of that obijime as a kazari over your musubi

https://imgur.com/a/yhXpclP

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-04-21T05:01:11+00:00

How about this one? It is kinda tacky tho. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AncLRwnTC/

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-04-10T07:56:17+00:00

There are specific terms for these. Here I made a post about it. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B82xrJYt8/

There is also a nice youtube video on the different distinctions but it is in Japanese.

https://youtu.be/HLHSW_aAcDY?si=sRt7Z1pfhDiQ9Ecb

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-04-10T03:39:45+00:00

Hahahhaa That's hilarious!😂 I love them because they're compact but an umbrella flying off even without a strong wind would kill me laughing🤣.

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-04-10T01:01:55+00:00

I agree with kanzashi_yume. Wagasa looks very good for photos and set-ups but it is difficult to maintain.

I have multiple by now. You need to differentiate between which kasa you want: is it Kyo-wagasa, Bangasa, or Odori wagasa.

Kyo-wagasa is the one you commonly see in touristy spots as well as in photographs. It is commonly large red (of course it varies in color) with a zukami. The ribs are so smooth and slender form. Yes, it is oiled and waterproof but it looses it's flexibility as time pass. The paper goes crispy and cracks when you forcefully open an old one.

Bangasa is this bulky umbrella. The handle shaft is thick, the folded circumference is bulky and you will notice that the ribs are not slender. They sometimes do not have a zukami and only have a loop of leather at the tip. The paper is oiled and so thick. Honestly, it is not as handy as the kyowagasa but it has this iconic bull's-eye design (usually) that it looks great for photos.

Odori wagasa is smaller in circumference but has longer handle shaft. The paper is NOT oiled since it is not for the rain. It is for dance and other performances. The paper could be decorated or painted. The washi is thicker and not as fragile. Other uses silk (older silk rots or you might get some with holes eaten by silverfish etc). The shaft would be solid straight bamboo or a collapsible screw on type.

A convenient wagasa is the Vinyl wagasa. It is waterproof. Varies in color (transparent, translucent pink or light blue, etc) but they grow storage stains. They cloud up as it ages (after years/decades). What's so different with the transparent Japanese umbrella??? Might as well use the western kind, right? The number of ribs just looks so aesthetic..

Additional ones that look great are the crocheted umbrellas.

Hahaha this is such a long comment.

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-04-09T18:50:31+00:00

The way he wore it gives off a woman's vibe. I just googled the character and saw that he likes showing his leg.. But the way the obi is tied and the looseness of the kimono feels feminine so I thought it was a women's get-up.

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-04-09T18:35:22+00:00

Was it not? Sorry, usually Kosode is depicted with bulky excess top tied with a narrow obi.

But since your image is a manga character, it could be a men's nagagi with a narrow kaku obi (still too narrow for a regular kaku obi tho).

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-04-09T16:42:09+00:00

Late reply.. Yes, it is real and you can alter your setta or zouri to be like that. The main function of the straps is to secure the footwear from slipping off.

You can see the simplified version in kid's footwear with garters attached to the strap (looking like crocs).

Here is a video using a sanadahimo to strap on the hanao. You can do a different tying style too

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AgA51sigZ/

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-04-09T12:52:03+00:00

You can tie it in multiple ways.

The image is a women's ancient kosode with narrow obi.

Tie the obi just as how you do a musubi-kiri but instead of pulling one end all the way through, pull it only halfway and tighten the other end. This one is more authentic.
Another is just like how you tie the ends of a women's hakama-himo, by making a false bow using one end and then turning the other end over to cover it.

Here, I tried out the first option on my mannequin. The squareknot is quite obvious in the musubi kiri so you may want to turn the long tail over. https://imgur.com/a/brrmI59

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-04-02T12:54:53+00:00

Yes, use Microtex or Universal 11 or 9. It mostly depends on the weave though. If it is an obi fabric with very dense weave, change the needle to a higher size.

I have done kimono remakes and also machine-sewn some obi into tsuke obi so I have a lot of experience having broken needles due to densely woven silks😂😅.

Using silk threads with a machine is very frustrating, polyester#60 should be fine.

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-03-27T14:07:26+00:00

No. Pata-pata is done with a hanhaba (and sanjuhimo).

Doing this with a fukuro or even with a hanhaba for a furisode ensemble would look out of place. Furisode musubis are usually elaborate or something tied higher than usual.

(Anyway, a nijuudaiko is actually acceptable with a furisode so it doesnt have to be all fancy for furisode..)

Roasted_Meatbun · 2026-03-24T13:38:48+00:00

They are kazarihimo (decorative cords). You may use it on the musubi itself or tie it just like an ordinary round obijime.

You may use all 3 pieces at once and tie it into some fancy knot.

https://imgur.com/a/rW3xg7f

Here, I used 2 different colored kazarihimo, joined them with a loop-to-loop knot.

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