This listing is for a pair of vintage himo ties in a wide, flat weave with the pattern reversed on each side.  Black with a grapey purple create an abstract design we can't quite discern.  Down the center is a row of pearly white dots.

Flat weave. This pair is very vintage - likely from the 1950s or slightly earlier - as suggested by the color, which was quite popular at that time.

Haori himo are the braided or woven cords that tie together at the front of a traditional haori jacket, hooked into the little loops on either side of the haori front collar. We have pre-tied the himo in a decorative knot and will add a contemporary clasp for easy attachment.

Haori himo are typically six to seven inches long and about half an inch wide. There are many uses even if you don't have a haori jacket: bookmarks, zipper pulls, key chains, and more! (See video below for more examples!)

Haori himo - sometimes referred to as kumihimo - are created on a special loom with a macrame or braiding technique - see the video below on how this is done.