noun
Awaji knot; decorative knot used in mizuhiki cords
A traditional decorative knot, often used in ceremonial gift wrapping with mizuhiki cords. Also called 鮑結び (awabi-musubi).
See also: 鮑結び
祝儀袋には淡路結びがよく使われる。
The Awaji knot is often used on celebratory gift envelopes.
noun
traditional women's hairstyle with braids resembling the Awaji knot
A historical hairstyle in which the hair is braided in a manner resembling the Awaji knot. Rarely seen today outside of period dramas or traditional ceremonies.
時代劇で、姫が淡路結びに結っているのを見た。
I saw a princess in a period drama wearing her hair in the Awaji-musubi style.