obi clip; sash fastener; ornamental obi accessory
A decorative clip or ornament worn over the obi sash, often used with a cord (帯締め) to secure the obi knot. Common in traditional Japanese dress.
I'm looking for an obi clip that matches my grandmother's kimono.
This obi ornament is made of coral.
A small toggle used to attach items to a sash, historically functional; 帯留め is primarily ornamental.
Standard kanji spelling.
Abbreviated spelling, often seen in product names or casual contexts.
Alternate kanji spelling; 止め emphasizes the fastening function.
Compound of 帯 (obi, 'sash') and 留め (tome, 'fastener'). The spelling 帯止め directly reflects the fastening function, while 帯留め is the more common orthographic variant.