What is "Obi-iwai"?
The traditional "Obi-iwai" ceremony is held on the day of the dog in the fifth month of pregnancy. A belly band is wrapped around the woman's stomach to celebrate the pregnancy, and prayers are offered at shrines and temples for a safe birth.
The abdominal belt is also called Iwata belt, which was named with the hope that the baby will be born strong and healthy like a rock. The abdominal belt is worn against the skin to protect the mother and fetus, and to pray for an easy birth.
The fifth month of pregnancy marks the stable period and a time when you can breathe easy.
Celebrating the obi celebration can help ease anxiety about childbirth and make it feel closer to birth.
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Day of the Dog and Dogs
Also, the day of the dog is considered an auspicious day because it has been said since ancient times that dogs have easy births and are a symbol of safe childbirth. "Days of the dog" come two or three times a month, in the cycle of the Chinese zodiac (once every 12 days).
Dogs have also lived alongside humans for a long time, and it is said that dogs protect children and ward off evil spirits. "Inuhariko" is used as a kind of talisman to ward off evil spirits, and is meant to protect children.
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Original airy silk wool material
Kinugasane is a fabric woven with silk and wool to create an uneven texture . The side that faces the skin is made of smooth silk, while the outside is made of wool with excellent thermal insulation, making it comfortable against bare skin and suitable for wearing all year round.
The layer of air trapped inside the fabric prevents stuffiness and cold sweat in summer, and keeps body heat warm and skin moist in winter.
Who prepares the belly band?
In the past, the bride's parents would give a belly band to the bride in hopes of the health and safe delivery of their daughter and grandchild, but nowadays there is no rule about who should give it. One of the parents may prepare it, or you may buy it yourself, or recently, if you ask a shrine for a safe delivery, it may be prepared in advance.
In recent years, there are many different shapes and materials available, such as belly warmers and pants types, and they can be used for a long time after birth and can be washed, making them a popular item for pre-birth celebrations and gifts.
One thing to note about gifts during the second trimester of pregnancy is that we do not recommend giving baby products or gifts for babies. Baby gifts and baby products should be prepared only after you have received news that the birth has been safe and you have confirmed that both the mother and child are healthy.
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▲ <Maternity Belly Support Set> Kurashiki
This set includes the "Maternity Belly Pants Short Type" with silk on the inside and wool on the outside, and the "Kinugasane Maternity Belly Wrap" knitted from a fluffy original material.
The softness of silk and wool will warm not only your body but also your soul.
It is recommended not only for yourself but also as a gift for someone special.
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