Uwa-obi
Uwa-obi(Thượng đái[1])a type of belt/sash that was worn by thesamuraiclass and their retainers in feudal Japan. The uwa-obi was used to attach thesageo(saya cord) of the sword or swords worn by a samurai in order to secure it, other weapons and equipment would be tied to the uwa-obi as well. The uwa-obi was made from linen and cloth made of cotton, it would be wound two to three times around the body when worn. When the uwa-obi was worn with the attire or armour of the samurai, it would first be folded in two, then twisted and then a piece of leather was placed within the centre. This method was used to find the middle of the uwa-obi in a dark area. When putting on the uwa-obi, it was worn with the center in the front of theDou (dō)(chest armour), then the two ends would be wound around the waist area and back to the front, the uwa-obi would be tied in front rather firmly with thehanamusubiknot.
References
[edit]- ^Kenkyusha's New Japanese-English Dictionary,Kenkyusha Limited,ISBN4-7674-2015-6
- The Samurai Sourcebook
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