Taiko knot

 

The bulging part of the back when the obi is tied is called "Otaiko."

A knot that creates a single obi is called a single drum, and a knot that creates a double obi is called a double drum.

Double drums are considered to be of a higher rank than single drums.

Maru obi is a high-class obi, but it is characterized by the fact that it is often tied with a single drum rather than a double drum.

The reason for this is that the Maru obi is thick and difficult to make into a double drum.

Maru obi are made to have gorgeous patterns on both the front and back, so there is no need to worry about them losing their elegance even when tied in a single drum style.

It is common for a fukuro obi to use a double drum.

In particular, at celebratory occasions, it is common for the obi to be tied in a double drum shape with the meaning of "May happy things come one after another" or "Congratulations on all the good things that come your way."

Nagoya obi are shorter than the standard maru obi and fukuro obi, so they are basically tied in a single drum knot or in an alternative knot such as the Ginza knot.

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