This item has been stored at home for a long time, so please understand. Obijime (decorative belt cord) - Karagumi (Chinese-style braid) - Made in Japan - Silk - Unused - Comes in a wooden box Purely domestic, hand-braided, exquisite, high-quality item This high-quality obijime has a strong presence, and the elegant beauty of the Karagumi braid is highlighted by its unique feel. This is a traditional, high-quality silk obijime made with the Kyoto Kumihimo technique. "Karagumi" is a type of braiding that has been used in Japan since the Nara period. It is said that it was used by the nobles of the Heian period as a cord to hang their swords when wearing formal court attire, and it is a very high-class braid. It has 32 tama (braiding elements), making it very complex, and the number of craftsmen who can braid it is decreasing.