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.
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.