Tenga obi
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| Kanji, Kana & Pronunciation | |
|---|---|
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| Romaji | Tenga |
| Kanji | 典雅 |
| Kana | てんが |
| Audio | Coming Soon |
| (adj-na,n) grace; elegance; refined; classic | |
The term "tenga" as used to describe an obi is rather new. This obi type is not as common as the others.
Tenga means "elegance, refined, classic" in Japanese.
Contents
Characteristics
- look like narrow fukuro obi
- fancy, elegant design/motifs
- metallic threads used in a classy (not gaudy, like for dance) way
- usually celebratory motifs
- likely to be silk
It's not a maru obi sewn in half, but I guess you could treat one of those the same way/formality
Compare to an "oshare/kobukuro" hanhaba width obi & an odori obi to show the difference
| Obi Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Width | 16cm |
| Length | 4m |
| Please note these measurements are average measurements and can vary, especially with antique pieces. | |
Obi Examples
Images of tenga obi (maybe 3-4)
Formality
Tenga obi are able to be worn with just about any kind of kimono because they're formal obi, from semi-formal komon to furisode
| Kimono Type | Acceptable |
|---|---|
| Furisode | Yes |
| Tomesode (Kuro & Iro) | Yes |
| Iromuji | Yes |
| Houmongi | Yes |
| Tsukesage | Yes |
| Komon | Yes |
| Yukata | No |
| This is a general recomendation and may vary according to individual situations. | |
Example Musubi
Anything that you can tie with a hanhaba obi you should be able to tie with a tenga obi.
You can use two tenga obi at once to create a more voluminous bow. (example)
Article Notes
Relevant Threads / Discussions
Author & Contributors
Author/s: Iyolin (IG Username)
Contributors: Naomi Graham Hormozi (Immortal Geisha (IG Username))