noun
braided thread; braided cord
Refers to threads or cords made by braiding multiple strands together, used in crafts, clothing, or decorative purposes.
この組み糸は帯締めに使われます。
This braided cord is used for obijime.
組み糸でアクセサリーを作るのが趣味です。
My hobby is making accessories with braided thread.
Compound of 組み (kumi, 'braiding') + 糸 (ito, 'thread'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word transparently describes braided thread.