How to Tie a Waist Belt
A waist belt can be a great addition to an outfit. The old square knot or big limp bows, however, do not go with every outfit. Plus they have a tendency to come across as boring and uninspired. So how do you get out of that rut? Try a new knot. The obi, a Japanese waist belt, is used both for martial arts uniform belts and kimonos. While a traditional kimono obi can be very difficult to tie, the obi knot used for martial arts uniforms is much simpler and just as good-looking. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Wrap the obi around your waist two times. The end you start with is going to be wrapped underneath.
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Take the loose end and tuck it upward underneath the two layers already wrapped so that it is directly against your body.
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Find the beginning end and pull it down then check to see if both ends are even. Once they are both pulled out, they should look like a diagonal.
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Take the bottom end, turn it, and tuck it underneath and in between the two wraps. Be sure to leave a gap.
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Take the top end and tuck it through the previously made gap and then between one layer of wraps. Both ends should now be pointing down.
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Pull tight and flatten. Your knot should look like a diamond.
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Tips & Warnings
This is a simplified way of tying an obi, it would not be suitable for formal kimono. See Resources.
