abalone knot; decorative knot used for mizuhiki
A traditional decorative knot resembling an abalone; often used to tie mizuhiki cords on gift envelopes and ceremonial items.
The mizuhiki on the gift envelope is tied with an abalone knot.
traditional women's hairstyle braided like the abalone knot
A historical women's hairstyle where the hair is braided in a pattern resembling the abalone knot; now rare and mostly seen in period contexts.
Women with their hair done in the abalone-knot style are depicted in ukiyo-e prints.