decorative gauze strap on hanpi
Historical clothing term: a decorative gauze strap hanging from the front left side of the kohimo when tying closed a hanpi (a type of ancient Japanese garment). Rare outside of historical or costume contexts.
See also: 小紐
In ancient court attire, the wasureo was tied so that it hung down on the left front.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical clothing term.
Abbreviated variant; less common than 忘れ緒.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 忘れ (forget) and 緒 (cord) may reflect a traditional name for this ornamental strap.