観かん世ぜ縒より

noun

twisted paper string; twisted paper cord

A traditional Japanese craft material made by tightly twisting paper into a thin, strong cord. Often used in decorative tying, packaging, or as a substitute for straw in certain crafts. The term is associated with the Kanze school of Noh, where it may have originated or been popularized.

• 観かん世ぜ縒よりは、和わ紙しを細ほそく切きって縒より合あわせたものです。

  Kanze-yori is made by cutting washi into thin strips and twisting them together.

• この包つつみは観かん世ぜ縒よりで結むすばれている。

  This package is tied with twisted paper string.