Obi Guitar Factory
At a glance
- One-of-one
- Only one made
- Made in
- Hiroshima, Japan
- Material
- Vintage Japanese kimono obi textile + durable backing
- 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.
A vintage kimono obi reborn as a one-of-one guitar strap. The kiku chrysanthemum motif sits across ivory silk in coral, soft gold, and silver thread. The imperial flower of Japan has been woven for centuries to mark important seasons. Hand-finished onto durable nylon backing in our Hiroshima studio. Once it ships, this exact pattern is gone forever.
- Width: ~5cm
- Adjustable, fits most strap pin guitars
- One of one
Another kiku obi — different decade, different hands, different season worn. The chrysanthemum has carried the same meaning across centuries: longevity, dignity, the noble flower of the imperial family. This piece came to us through a Japanese vintage shop; its earlier life remains unknown. The coral hue of the petals is unusually soft — gentler than the formal kiku obi we usually find — suggesting perhaps an everyday celebration rather than a ceremony. Now it begins again.
Questions
Does this fit any guitar?
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?
How long is the strap?
Adjustable from approximately 43" to 57" (110–145cm), fitting most players.
Is this really one of a kind?
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?
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.
Specs + provenance
The details that turn a strap from visual object into real gear.
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.
Quiet confidence before checkout
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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.
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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.
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Custom-made if the brief is right
Instagram @obi_guitar_factoryIf 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.