Kumi-himo, made of fine threads gathered and bound together, has been treasured as a good-luck charm in Japan.
Kumihimo Braided cords have meaning:
-Connecting things to things
-Connecting people to people
-Tie a relationship
and is considered a good-luck charm.
They are used as obijime for kimonos and as decorative cords for scrolls, Buddhist ritual utensils, and sutras.
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This is a pure silk braid. Japanese kumihimo cord.
These kumi-himo are dyed in traditional Japanese colours to give a wabi-sabi feel. It is very suitable for tea ceremonies, kimono, and Japanese accessories.for inro cord.

-High-quality silk is used and the touch is very smooth.
-It is glossy and has no fluff.

Width: Approximately 1.4~1.6 mm
(It differs slightly depending on the measurement method.)
Length:120cm
Tightly woven and will not stretch.
Material: 100% silk
31 茜色　akane iro　
32 煉瓦色　renga-iro
33 灰桜　haizakura　
34　紫水晶 murasakisuisyo
35 古代紫　odaimurasaki
The colors of these silk threads are dyed by craftsmen using their longtime intuition and skills. Therefore, there are slight differences from lot to lot.
The kumihimo is made in a traditional Japanese workshop and is very strong.

About "IGA KUMIHIMO"
You know Iga City in Mie Prefecture as the hidden home of the Ninja. Closed off from the rest of the country by mountains on all four sides, this closed-off area has led to the development of the kumihimo industry, which requires a lot of patience. In the workshops of Iga, the old kumihimo machines, which are highly valuable, are kept in good condition and make beautiful, strong, and precise kumihimo.