Product: Men's Haori (Japanese jacket) string, hand-braided string No box, item only 100% silk Purchased: Around the beginning of the Heisei era (early 1990s) Color: A blue-based color, not quite a clear blue A calm, subdued color Condition: New, unused, but stored for a long time in a Japanese chest of drawers. The tassels still have their covers on. No noticeable issues, in good condition. Due to shipping costs, the box will not be included as it is bulky. Only items for post-office drop-off are listed. Photos taken indoors with an iPhone, no editing. Please be aware that there may be slight differences in color and texture depending on the screen you are viewing on. Please understand this beforehand. For those who understand the above. This is a personal inspection and a home-stored item. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to imperfections, seek perfect beauty, or need the item urgently. Please ask any questions before purchasing. Immediate purchase is welcome if you have no questions. Will be packaged to protect from rain and shipped via Yu-Yu Mercari post-office drop-off. *No discounts. Price negotiation comments will not be answered. [Year-End and New Year's Holiday Notice] I will ship as quickly as possible, but please be aware of potential delays due to year-end/New Year's traffic and snow. If the item cannot be collected on the same day, it will be collected the next day. The shipping status will be reflected on the screen after collection, around sunset. If you plan to use this for the New Year's holiday, there is a possibility it may not arrive in time, so please be aware of this.