OBI is just one long, thin piece of cloth, but it can be coordinated in many ways
depending on how it is tied.
Now we’ll introduce ‘RINDO Musubi’, the Bunko knot, which is tied
with a Hanhaba Obi (a half-width Obi).
About RINDO Musubi
‘RINDO’, which means Japanese gentian in English, is a pretty purple flower that blooms
in autumn. So ‘RINDO Musubi’ is a small, dainty gentian flower-like Obi knot.
Recommended to use a soft Hanhaba Obi.
What to Prepare
Hanhaba Obi (a half-width Obi)
How to Tie
1.Take 5 times the width of the Obi (about 32″) from the end and place it in the center
of the body. Wrap the Obi around the body twice.
2. Fold the ‘Te’ (end of the Obi; short end) in half and tie it twice with the ‘Te’ on top.
3. Spread out the back of the ‘Te’ and create a wing about 4″ long, then pass it through the knot
from the top.
4. Then, make a loop so that the front side of the ‘Te’ shows, and pass it through the knot
from the bottom.
5. Spread the ‘Tare’ (tail of the Obi) and pass it through the knot from the bottom.
Shape them into flower petals and voila!
In the End
‘Rindo’, written in Japanese as “dragon’s liver,” has long been used in Chinese herbal medicine
for its roots as a stomachic. It was named because it was more bitter than bear liver, which was
also used as a herbal medicine. For this reason, it is said that the flower language of the ‘Rindo’
has become ‘victory’ from ‘overcoming illness’.
At Japanese Dance School MIYA, we also offer the ‘Kimono Course’, where you can learn
how to wear a Kimono, including how to tie an Obi.
If you are interested, please contact us HERE.
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