obi padding; sash stiffening; thick obi sash
Refers to the inner padding or stiffening material sewn inside an obi (kimono sash) to give it body and shape. Can also refer to a thick obi itself, though the padding sense is more common.
Inserting obi padding gives the sash firmness and makes it easier to tie.
This obi has thick padding and a sturdy finish.
帯地 is the outer fabric of the obi, whereas 帯芯 is the inner padding or core.
Standard kanji spelling for the padding or stiffening material inside an obi sash.
Variant spelling using 心 (heart/core); less common than 帯芯.
Compound of 帯 (obi, 'sash') and 芯 (shin, 'core, wick, padding'). The spelling 帯心 is a variant using 心 (heart/core), but 帯芯 is the standard form.