Vtg Japanese Haori Himo Kimono Accessory

This is a Japanese vintage haori himo made of red glass beads in both sphere and oblong shapes with gold metal accents. Each end has an S hook for easy attaching to the loops on a haori jacket.

A haori himo is a decorative cord, chain, or string that holds the kimono's haori (jacket) closed and in position. There is a string tie type, a type of glass ball passed through a braided cord, beaded types, and recently a magnetic type. They attach to the haori via loops at on the jacket's collar using small clasps or hooks.

• Red, gold
• Glass, metal
• C1960
• Item Weight: 6 grams
• Packed Weight: 150 grams
• Approx. 15 cm long x 0.8 cm wide
  
• Good condition considering age. Oxidization on end pieces between beads and hooks. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully and bid with confidence.

• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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