Abbreviation for ōkuchibakama, ōkuchi are characterized by extremely thick uneori, a corduroy-like fabric, and a broad, firm quality. There are “white ōkuchi,” “scarlet ōkuchi,” “coloured ōkuchi,” which may be either light-green or yellow, and “patterned ōkuchi.” Okuchi may be worn by any character besides vulgar characters. Okuchi worn under hitare or sashinuki to add volume to the costume are known as komi-ōkuchi.
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