Vintage Kimono Obi · Hiroshima

Wear A Century. Play A Riff.

Each strap is one-of-one. Once it ships from Hiroshima, that pattern is gone forever.

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Husband

Brand & Storytelling

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Wife

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Fujiwara / Founders

Hiroshima Studio

He brings the story to the world. She gives each strap its second life.

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  • Ships Worldwide

    Tracked delivery from Hiroshima to players across the US, UK, EU, and beyond.

  • Handmade in Japan

    Every strap is cut, sewn, and finished by hand in our Hiroshima studio.

  • One of One. Never Repeated.

    Every obi lands differently. Once one strap is sold, that exact piece is gone.

Available Straps

One-of-a-kind guitar straps handcrafted from reclaimed Japanese kimono obi fabric.

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Obi Straps Around the World

One-of-a-kind straps that have already found their new homes with guitarists around the world.

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Why Obi - vintage kimono obi close-up

Why Obi?

For centuries, the obi has been the soul of the kimono — a hand-woven sash carrying family stories, seasons, and prayers.

Each one in our collection was once worn for a reason. A wedding. A coming-of-age ceremony. A tea gathering.

Now, they travel with your guitar.

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From Kimono to Stage

  • Step 1: Source

    Step 1: Source

    We hunt vintage obi from kimono shops and estate sales across Japan.

  • Step 2: Cut & Craft

    Step 2: Cut & Craft

    Each obi is carefully cut and crafted onto a durable nylon backing in our Hiroshima studio.

  • Step 3: Ship

    Step 3: Ship

    One-of-a-kind. Once it's gone, it's gone. Free standard worldwide shipping from Hiroshima, Japan.

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