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You're ready to go out and you're in your favorite black dress. But how do you spruce it up? Take an old favorite dress and a few dazzling accessories to create a whole new look for yourself. Try...
Samurai swords are great as wall ornaments, weapons and for practicing martial arts, as long as you remain careful with them. These deadly weapons can turn deadly on YOU if you don’t...
The Japanese kimono is a timeless costume still worn by women today. People from all around the world contribute to a brisk trade of the kimono, carrying on the legacy. Wearing one makes you part...
The Kimono has a centuries long history in Japan, dating all the way back to the Heian period. More than a style of dress, the Kimono with its flowing fabric and beautiful obi sash was, and...
Hakama pants are very wide, pleated pants that are worn over a kimono. They can either have two defined legs or are undivided like a skirt. Hakama pants are the traditional costume of many types...
An obi is a traditional Japanese belt worn customarily with a kimono to tie it closed. It also may be worn with hakata or yukama. The obi is a necessary part of the kimono ensemble, worn much like...
While knowing how to tie your belt properly before practicing judo may not seem like an important detail, it is actually one of the fundamental skills for beginning your training. The belt, or...
An obi otoshi move in judo is also known as a belt throw, since it is accomplished by grabbing your opponent's belt and throwing him backwards against your hip. Upper-body strength is the key to...
Few things contribute to a kimono like a vintage obi. Indeed, you can use some vintage obi without the kimono and still show off these marvelous pieces. You need to know how to evaluate a vintage...
Yukata is a Japanese traditional clothing which is considered as a Summer Kimono or a Casual Kimono. Yukata can be worn by Men and Women, and Children. Yukata is much easier to wear compared with...
"Obi" is the Japanese word for a sash that is worn around the waist. There are many different kinds of obi, including those worn with kimonos. In Karate, the obi is a colored belt that denotes the...
Yukata is a Japanese traditional summer Kimono. Obi is a sash for a Yukata. Tsukuri Obi is a great item for someone who is new to Yukata because it has a pre-tied bow. Here is the instruction of...
Yukata is a traditional Japanese summer clothing which is considered as summer Kimono. Obi is a sash for Yukata. This is the instruction of the very basic way to tie the Women's Obi.
Chair sashes are a beautiful way to dress up plain chairs for your wedding or reception. Even folding chairs can look elegant draped in a cloth cover and tied in place with a sash. Obi is a...
A geisha is a professional Japanese female entertainer who performs traditional Japanese arts. Their beautiful appearance includes wearing a kimono tied with an obi, the long, wide sash on a...
An obi is a traditional Japanese kimono closure. They are usually tied in the back to form a beautiful, intricate bow. Creating a snap-on obi cuts down dressing time and is ideal for theatrical...
Japanese women's clothes are made of certain materials, colors and designs for cultural reasons and because of the seasons, events and age of the woman wearing them. The traditional styles of...
Love the look of a kimono but want to be able to wear it anywhere? Is a full kimono too much work, fabric, or hassle? Make a shirt that captures the beauty of kimono at a fraction of the cost,...
For hundreds of years the arresting beauty of the kimono has captured people's imaginations. While the word "kimono" originally meant clothing, it now refers to the elegant, t-shaped garment. From...
When tying a karate obi, it's important to make sure that the belt is free of crinkles and folds. Discover how to tie a karate obi evenly with help from an eighth-degree black belt in this free...
An obi is a beautiful belt used to tie a kimono together. Although its construction is very simple, its beauty lies in the symmetry of its lines, the play of color and pattern in the chosen...
Star Wars fever has hit fans of all ages. If you have an aspiring Jedi Knight in your house, follow these tips to make a costume fit for a Padawan Learner eager to advance up the ranks. You can...
The "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" video game is based off of the third hit movie of the famous "Star Wars" prequel trilogy. In the game, you take the role of various characters and...
The samurai sword, also known as a katana, was the weapon of the Japanese warrior class known as the samurai. The katana was often worn along with a short sword known as a wakizashi. The...
Adding Japanese accents to a table is easier than ever before with the wide availability of options at your local Asian Market, Super Stores--like Wal-Mart, Target and Ikea--and online. Simplicity...
Hakama pants are a traditional Asian garment originally only worn by samurai men. The garment is very similar to a skirt and is the lower part of a kimono. It is designed to be worn over a "gi" or...
A Katana sword is a type of samurai sword that is often worn with a smaller, shorter sword called a Wakizashi. When these swords are worn together, it is referred to as a Daisho. The samurai sword...
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