Its shape is the same to that of kaku-obi (a stiff sash for men), but its distinctiveness lies in its use of softer fabric (cotton is used most of the time) and its narrow and short tailoring.
形状は角帯のそれに倣うが、やわらかい生地（木綿などが多い）を用いて、幅細に、短く仕立てている点に特色がある。