I would avoid VASARA for more formal occassions. The houmongi available were limited and worned (fraying embroidery and peeling gold leaves). This could potentially be due to how busy the place was on that day and perhaps only the less desirable pieces were left. Most staff members are able to tie the less formal hanhaba obi, but only two people were able to tie the more formal fukuro obi. The person supporting me and my mother was rude and rough with the dressing and hair. Skin was pinched between sashes and hair was comb so tight that we both had headaches and had to tease our hair slightly to loosen it up. I was glad that the one supporting my partner was kind and helpful. It is really too bad that one staff member ruins it all.
