Sageo
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A sageo(下げ緒) is a cord made of silk or cotton that is used to tie a swords saya to the obi of a samurai or ninja in ancient Japan.
There are a number of different methods for wrapping and tying the sageo on the saya for display purposes.
[edit] External links
- Nihonto Antiques - Step by step guide to tying a Sageo (photos).
- Usagiya Sword Shop - Step by step guide to tying a Sageo (photos).