How to tie an obi: "Bunko Musubi"

Grab the very end of the obi and fold the length of one arm (about 60cm) in half. This folded part is called the "tesaki" (tesaki), and the part that wraps around the torso is called the "tare" (tare).

Place your hands on your right shoulder (you can use a clip to hold them in place) and bring the beginning of the roll just below your chest, towards the center of your body.

Being careful not to let the obi slip down, wrap it around 1.5 times (up to the armpits).

With your left hand, firmly grasp the bottom of the obi where it begins to wrap, and with your right hand, pull the obi straight out to the side.

Once you have tightened it, bring it around to the front of your stomach and fold it up diagonally along the dotted line.

Place the tip of your hand on your right shoulder over the hanging part, tie it in a knot, and tighten it.

Twist it in the opposite direction to make it harder to unravel.

Fold the end of the ribbon to a length about shoulder width (= the width of the finished ribbon) and fold it up as if rolling it up.

Make a W-shaped pleat in the center.

Place your fingers over the pleats. Pass them under the knot of the obi, then over the top and tie a knot in the middle. Tighten the knot by lifting your fingers upwards.

Fold the remaining part of your hand from the tip and tuck it inside the obi from the bottom of the ribbon.

Once you have shaped the ribbon, wrap it clockwise around your back to complete it.