This is an otaiko type obi. It consists of a front belt that wraps around the waist and a pre-tied otaiko style section for the back. Like a yukata obi, the part that wraps around the waist has a string attached. There are no metal fittings. You simply place it on your back, secure it with a temporary string, and then add the obiage and obijime to complete the shape, ensuring the most attractive part of the pattern is displayed. This uses a ro (summer) obi. This is a remake that combines the obi with a different fabric. Please understand that this is not the original pattern of the obi.