I created a two-piece obi (a type of Japanese sash) with a double taiko (drum) knot from a silk fukuro obi (formal obi). It can be worn with visiting kimonos, formal kimonos with a crest, plain kimonos, and tomesode (formal black kimonos). The taiko part is made with Velcro, so you can extend it for storage, preventing creases in the obi's crest. It's divided into the part that wraps around the waist and the taiko part. The waist-wrapping part is free size and 195cm long. It can be stored in a tatou-gami (a special paper wrapping for kimonos), which is a great feature. ◎About the Obi Pillow Base Since two-piece obis without fasteners tend to slip down, using a separately sold obi pillow base will keep the obi secure and prevent it from falling.