A little practice does go a long way. When you've mastered the original "otaiko" technique with the other more formal obi, this one is an easy one to do ^^
Super cool obi ! I really love the hanhaba obi you used *-* where did you have it ? I think it could be a really good way to do this musubi with an hanhaba
As long as you get both the tails to be the right length, it's no different than creating a otaiko musubi with a wider obi such as Nagoya & Fukuro obi. I've done this particular musubi a couple times in the past but I did this video in 1 session without any practice beforehand. So what you see in the video is me tying this musubi for the first time after a few years since the last time I wore it. Do know that I'm a visual learner so as long as I have a clear example, I learn pretty fast ^^
@@ChayatsujiKimono That makes sense, and it's pretty cool you learn so fast. I always need to practice a lot to get it just right. :) Thanks for the swift reply!
No problem! Happy to help ^^ Generally the better the example, the faster I'm able to learn. Depending on the musubi it can take a few hours or a few days for me to learn it.
Thank you for your kind words. I got this one through Yahoo Japan Auctions around 1.5 - 2 years ago, it was a private seller so I really don't know where they got it from originally :( Perhaps it's still available for you on Rakuten?
I've seen people using a pair of socks bunched/folded up that they put in a pair of pantyhoses instead of an obimakura. While it's not ideal, it does work. You could use a long scarf too and wrap the pair of socks in it. Fluffy socks would work best as you want to have some bulk to mimic the obimakura ^^ (Ichiroya sells obimakura too and they're not expensive at all, if you are in need for one, I highly recommend checking them out.)
You made it look soo easy This is the best technique I have ever seen.
A little practice does go a long way. When you've mastered the original "otaiko" technique with the other more formal obi, this one is an easy one to do ^^
Thank you so much for doing this video. My daughter wants to try it for our Sakura celebration in Tokyo this year!
You're welcome! Have fun in Tokyo ^^
That is super clever as well as very pretty! Thank you for sharing this technique.
It's a really neat musubi indeed ^^ I should definitely wear it more often :D
Very cute musubi (didn't know otaiko can be this cute)! The obi is so adorable!! Love the colour and the design. 😍🥰
It's super cute indeed!
Super cool obi ! I really love the hanhaba obi you used *-* where did you have it ? I think it could be a really good way to do this musubi with an hanhaba
Where did I get this obi from? I Think it was Yahoo Japan Auctions a few years ago, can't exactly remember correctly.
I love this technique, I should give it a try. Looks tricky to get right though, did you have to practice a lot?
As long as you get both the tails to be the right length, it's no different than creating a otaiko musubi with a wider obi such as Nagoya & Fukuro obi.
I've done this particular musubi a couple times in the past but I did this video in 1 session without any practice beforehand. So what you see in the video is me tying this musubi for the first time after a few years since the last time I wore it.
Do know that I'm a visual learner so as long as I have a clear example, I learn pretty fast ^^
@@ChayatsujiKimono That makes sense, and it's pretty cool you learn so fast. I always need to practice a lot to get it just right. :) Thanks for the swift reply!
No problem! Happy to help ^^
Generally the better the example, the faster I'm able to learn. Depending on the musubi it can take a few hours or a few days for me to learn it.
I really like your videos! And I love the Obi!!!! Can you tell me where to get it?
Thank you for your kind words. I got this one through Yahoo Japan Auctions around 1.5 - 2 years ago, it was a private seller so I really don't know where they got it from originally :( Perhaps it's still available for you on Rakuten?
What can i use instead of that little pillow? I dont have it :(
I've seen people using a pair of socks bunched/folded up that they put in a pair of pantyhoses instead of an obimakura. While it's not ideal, it does work. You could use a long scarf too and wrap the pair of socks in it.
Fluffy socks would work best as you want to have some bulk to mimic the obimakura ^^
(Ichiroya sells obimakura too and they're not expensive at all, if you are in need for one, I highly recommend checking them out.)