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These are the split toe socks. They can be cotton, polyester, or nylon. The most traditional types of tabi are cotton with a stiff sole and metal clasps to close the ankle.

This is the underkimono. The juban is the shorter type that often does not go below the knees. The nagajuban reaches down to the ankles. This is folded along the waist so that it cannot be seen under the hem of the kimono.

This is the stiff board worn under the obi. It gives the obi a smooth appearance.

This is a scarf that is worn above the obi. It hides many of the ties that hold the obi together.

This is a silk cord that ties in the middle of the obi. It often helps hold the bow in back. The knot of the obi-jime often has a meaning. Be careful when tying this, you don’t want to give anyone the wrong impression.

This is a belt that holds the juban and kimono together under the obi. They are often made of stiff silk or polyester.

This is a little pillow, literally “obi pillow”, that holds up the obi’s bow. Depending on the type and intricacy of the bow, the obi-makura may be small, large, with or without ties.

These are silk, muslin or polyester ties used to hold together the juban, kimono, obi and anything else. They are the beautiful duct tape of kimono. They are not visible when the kimono is finished.

Translated this is the “half collar”. It is a decorative collar sewn onto the juban. It shows when wearing the kimono. It is a way to add subtle decoration. A date eri is much like the han eri except that it is detachable and is placed between the juban and kimono so that just a few millimeters is showing. The date eri is for more formal kimono.

This is a stiff collar that can be slipped inside the juban collar. It helps hold the collar’s form.

This is a little elastic belt with clips at both ends. It can be used to hold the collar of the kimono and juban at the right angle. They can be replaced when the wearer becomes more adept.