• Kiku No.01A — Kimono Obi Guitar Strap, full view of the strap showing the chrysanthemum motif.
  • Kiku No.01A — Kimono Obi Guitar Strap, full view of the strap showing the chrysanthemum motif.
  • Kiku No.01A — Kimono Obi Guitar Strap, full view of the strap showing the chrysanthemum motif.
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Kiku No.01A — Kimono Obi Guitar Strap

Kiku No.01A — Kimono Obi Guitar Strap

$80.00 USD
$80.00 USD
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At a glance

One-of-one
Only one made
Made in
Hiroshima, Japan
Material
We choose obi textile for woven texture, visual weight, and the way it reads on stage and on camera. Small variation is part of the value, not a defect.
Length
Adjustable 43"-57" / 110-145cm
Fits
Electric, acoustic, and bass guitars
Strap-lock ready
Yes
Shipping
Free standard worldwide shipping from Hiroshima, Japan.

Free standard worldwide shipping from Hiroshima, Japan.

Customs duties, import taxes, VAT, brokerage fees, or handling fees may be charged by your country or carrier and are the customer’s responsibility.

  • 1 of 1
  • Strap-lock ready
  • Free standard worldwide shipping from Hiroshima, Japan.

Chrysanthemums mean longevity in Japan. Nobility, too. Weavers have been stitching them into obi for centuries—not to show off, but because the flower demands respect. This one landed on your strap. The fabric comes from a small Hiroshima workshop where obi artisans still work by hand. Each piece tells where it's been: weddings, ceremonies, quiet moments. You're not buying new—you're inheriting a story someone else started. We cut and finish it here in Hiroshima, sew it onto hardware that won't fail, and ship it to you as KIKU-01A. A one-time thing. Someone else will wear a chrysanthemum strap someday, but not this one. Ships worldwide. One made. Never repeated.

Past Life

Kiku — chrysanthemum — is the imperial flower of Japan, a symbol of longevity, dignity, and noble character. We sourced this obi second-hand; its full history is unknown to us. What we can tell from the silk: it was woven with care, worn with care, and folded away with care. Now it travels.

Questions

Does this fit any guitar?

Yes. The strap uses standard strap buttons and fits all electric, acoustic, and bass guitars.

How long is the strap?

Adjustable from approximately 43" to 57" (110–145cm), fitting most players.

Is this really one of a kind?

Yes. Each strap is made from a single piece of vintage kimono obi. Once it's sold, it's gone.

How long does shipping take?

Free standard worldwide shipping from Hiroshima, Japan.

Customs duties, import taxes, VAT, brokerage fees, or handling fees may be charged by your country or carrier and are the customer’s responsibility.

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1 of 1 Kiku No.01A — Kimono Obi Guitar Strap
$80.00 USD
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Specs + provenance

The details that turn a strap from visual object into real gear.

Motif meaning
In Japanese textile tradition, chrysanthemum forms often point to longevity, nobility, and a composed kind of beauty.
Care instructions
Treat it like a performance accessory made from decorative textile. Avoid heavy friction, prolonged moisture, direct sun, and harsh cleaners. After use, wipe gently with a dry cloth and store in a cool, dry place.
🧵 Materials
We choose obi textile for woven texture, visual weight, and the way it reads on stage and on camera. Small variation is part of the value, not a defect.

Free standard worldwide shipping from Hiroshima, Japan.

Customs duties, import taxes, VAT, brokerage fees, or handling fees may be charged by your country or carrier and are the customer’s responsibility.

Behind the build

The textile gets the attention. The feel is what earns repeat use.

Obi Guitar Factory is not trying to make decorative straps that look interesting for one photo and disappear after that. The strap still needs to sit flat, feel stable, and hold up through real playing.

That balance between visual force and practical comfort is the whole point of the build, and it starts in Hiroshima with one bench and one pair of hands.

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Quiet confidence before checkout

  • Built around real instruments

    These straps are built to sit flat, stay balanced, and feel believable under real guitar weight, from a Les Paul to a semi-hollow or acoustic.

  • Shipping & import charges

    Free standard worldwide shipping from Hiroshima, Japan.

    Customs duties, import taxes, VAT, brokerage fees, or handling fees may be charged by your country or carrier and are the customer’s responsibility.

  • Custom-made if the brief is right

    If you need a certain palette, motif mood, or a strap that fits a specific instrument and setup, Obi Guitar Factory is open to the right custom brief. Follow @obi_guitar_factory for new drops, process shots, and straps on guitars around the world.

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