Kumihimo (組紐) is the Japanese craft of making plaited cords /braids. If you look up the word ‘Kumihimo’ in dictionary, it says ‘braided cord’. I have read elsewhere that it means “gathering of threads ...

MATSUDO, Chiba — The appearance of a kimono can be enhanced by beautifully patterned obijime cords, worn over the obi sash belt, and haorihimo, which are straps for haori, half-length traditional ...