as with other types. Since the was originally used as everyday wear, it cannot be worn to very formal occasions, but a made from heavy brocade is considered acceptable as semi-ceremonial wear.The term can also refer to another with the same name, used centuries ago. This was cord-like. is a name for used in dance acts. An is typically simply-patterned with large, obvious motifs, commonly woven in gold or silver metallic threads, so as to be easily-visible from the audience. can be to wide and to long. As the term is not established, it can refer to any meant for dance acts, though is generally understood to refer to with large and simplistic metallic designs. are a style of made by using strips of old cloth, woven into a narrow, striped fabric. The warp yarn is typically an actual yarn, whereas the strips of recycled cloth as used as the weft; though narrow, may require cloth the equivalent of three kimonos' worth to create. Historically woven at home out of necessity, are informal, and are generally not worn outside the house. A is similar to a in size, and though informal, is prized as an example of rural craftsmanship. resemble , but are considered to be more formal. They are usually wider and made from fancier cloth more suitable for celebration. The patterns usually include auspicious, celebratory motifs. A is about wide and to long. or or refers to any ready-tied , regardless of the knot the has been sewn into. It often has a separate, internally-stiffened knot piece, and a piece that is wrapped around the waist. The is fastened in place by ribbons attached to each piece. are most commonly informal styles of , though more formal pre-tied do exist, as they are indistinguishable from a regular when worn. Accessories for women's is a scarf-like length of cloth worn above the . Though it functions as decoration, it may also function to cover the and keep the upper part of the knot in place. The can be worn by women at any age, with it being custom to show more of the the younger one is. It can be tied in a variety of different ways, and is commonly dyed using the – typically the – dye technique. is a small, decorative brooch fastened onto the at the front, commonly made from precious metals and gemstones. Though most