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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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.

  • Crafted in Japan

    Each strap is cut, machine-stitched, and hand-finished 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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Zane in Australia playing an electric guitar with a white-and-silver Obi Guitar Factory strap
Zane pairing a white-and-silver Obi strap with an S-style electric guitar
Zane pairing a white-and-silver Obi strap with a single-cut electric guitar

Different guitars. Same unmistakable presence.

PLAYER STORY 001 · AUSTRALIA

THE FINAL LAYER OF THE OUTFIT.

For Zane, a strap is part of the outfit—not an afterthought. He pairs his white-and-silver Obi strap with tailored layers, denim and corduroy, and with everything from S-style guitars to a classic single-cut.

“A strap can be like a tie or a cravat.”

Zane — Australia
  • Player Zane
  • Location Australia
  • Guitars S-style guitars and a classic single-cut
  • Strap White-and-silver one-of-one Obi strap
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Where They Landed

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, obi have carried the visual language of Japanese dress: seasonal motifs, formal textures, and woven symbols chosen with care.

Most vintage obi we source arrive without a complete personal history. That mystery is part of their presence. We study the motif, the weave, and the patina, then rebuild the textile for a new life on stage.

Now, the next chapter belongs to the guitar that wears it.

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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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