The finished tie is then spun clockwise around the body to the back. | |
The finished tie spun round to the back | |
By putting the hands inside the Hakama tied over the top, one can adjust the tension if the obi becomes too loose. The tie locks on itself. Be warned, if you pull it too tight you will have to undress and start again | |
Finished tie with the shortsword thrust into the first layer. |
Finally the longer sword
is thrust between the layer of Obi next to the body. |