How to Tie Back a Kimono Sleeve With a Tasuke
A kimono is a traditional Japanese robe with large sleeves that is worn with the front panels folded left over right. The sleeves of the robe can get in the way when the wearer is undertaking activities such as cleaning or cooking. A cord called a tasuke is used to tie back the sleeves so they are short and out of the way. This cord is abut 5 feet long and is tied in a traditional way, which has an X-shape across the back when viewed from behind. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Put one end of the tasuke in your mouth with most of the length to the left, and grasp it with your teeth. Hold the tasuke near the middle with your right hand so that you have a loop hanging between your mouth and right hand.
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Hold your left arm as if you were crossing your arm against your body. Throw the loop with the right hand so that it goes under your left arm and around the rear of your left shoulder.
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Bring your right hand behind your head and over your right shoulder from the back to the front. Pull to tighten the loop, and this will tie up the left kimono sleeve.
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Move the tasuke from your right hand to your left hand. Throw the loop so that it goes under your right arm and behind your right shoulder.
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Bring your left hand behind your head and over your left shoulder from the back to the front. Pull the tasuke over your left shoulder to tighten the loop, and this will tie up the right kimono sleeve.
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Take the end of the tasuke from your mouth with the right hand and tie both ends in a bow near your left shoulder. You can then guide this bow behind your back.
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Tips & Warnings
After some practice, you should be able to use this technique with an elegant figure-eight movement.
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