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Ueno-shi and environs, Mie-ken The making of Iga-kumihimo was introduced from the influencial countries on the Asian continent, such as china. This braid was used for Buddhist, altars or Shinto implements, costumes, armor for warriors, and swords, and the production gradually increased in number. Dyed silk thread is braided into a cord, and obijime (a narrow braided sash cord) is their main product. Lately, belts and ties are being made with this technique. |