drawstring fastener; cord lock
A small bead or toggle used to tighten and secure the drawstring on a pouch, purse, or handbag.
巾着の緒締めが壊れてしまった。
The drawstring fastener on the pouch broke.
このバッグの緒締めは真珠ででき
The cord lock on this bag is made of pearl.
Formed from 緒 “cord” and 締め “fastening,” with rendaku changing しめ to じめ.