Ukiyo-e Cat Kimono Belt: Pre-Tied Nagoya Obi, Easy-Wear Taiko Drum Knot

🐾 How to Wear: Taiko Knot Tsuke Obi (Pre-tied Obi) Tutorial Video
https://youtube.com/shorts/wz4FFP73k8U?si=K5YHS4ur2Wh7SEsE

🦋 About the Design
This tsuke obi draws inspiration from the whimsical and vibrant world of Utagawa Yoshifuji's ukiyo-e masterpiece, "Peddlers."

In this playful artwork, cats transform into lively merchants, bustling through Edo-period streets while charmingly selling an array of goods. Soap bubble vendors blowing delicate bubbles made from soapberry fruit and potato skin powder, calling out "Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles!". A mother cat with a kitten on her back carries a basket of edamame, calling out "Edamame, edamame! Others hawk children's snacks, toys, tooth powder, sake, sushi.

This lively, humorous depiction of Edo life infuses our tsuke obi with playful nostalgia and cultural richness, blending traditional artistry with modern wearability to create a truly unique and spirited design.

🐾 Product Details:
🎎Type: Double-Layer Taiko Knot Tsuke Obi
➡️Material: 100% Polyester – durable, wrinkle-resistant, & stain-resistant
➡️Taiko Drum Dimensions: 28 cm (H) × 31 cm (W)
➡️Full Height: 34 cm
➡️Sash Maximum Width: 165 cm, suitable for waist circumferences up to 165 cm

🐾 Why You’ll Love Our Tsuke Obi:
💜 Easiest Obi Dressing Ever: Ready in just 5–10 minutes

Traditional Obi Knot: ⏱️⏳40–60 mins for beginners, with struggles, re-wrapping, frustration, stress😵💫
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Our Tsuke Obi😎:
✅ 5–10 mins set up
✅ Faster than brewing your coffee ☕️
✅ Effortless and perfect shape

💜 Multiple Looks in One: Depending on how you tie it—using the front or back side, or wrapping right-over-left or left-over-right—different patterns will show.
💜 Amazingly Affordable:
Premium quality, brand new (no smells or signs of use), easy to wear — cheaper than vintage obi!

🐾 Occasions for the Double-Layer Taiko Knot (Nijūdaiko Musubi)
The double-layer taiko knot is an enhanced version of the classic taiko knot, featuring two layers for a fuller, more refined appearance. This versatile knot suits a wide range of occasions, from casual outings to semi-formal events, and can even approach formal settings when paired with the right kimono. Best for:

🌸 Semi-Formal/Formal Events:
- Tea ceremonies
- Cultural shows or exhibitions (theater, art galleries)
- Family gatherings (birthdays, small ceremonies) – polished yet approachable

🌸 Everyday/Casual Outings:
- Dining, casual parties, or outings with friends

Pairs well with many kimono types: hōmongi, tsukesage, iromuji, iro-tomesode, komon, summer kimono (usumono), tsumugi.