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A decorative cord knot tied on a gift envelope.
Also known as: Mizuhiki cord, Japanese gift knot, Envelope cord, Decorative cord on an envelope
Mizuhiki cords are tied in knots whose form encodes the occasion, and the crucial distinction is whether the knot can be retied: a bow that can be undone and retied is for an occasion you would welcome again, and a knot that cannot is for one you would not — a wedding, a funeral.
Denotes decorative cords tied on Japanese gift envelopes and wrappings, the knot's form indicating the occasion.
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Distinguishes occasions by whether the knot can be untied and retied: a retiable bow for events one would welcome repeating, a fixed knot for those one would not.
Contexts: History
Encodes further meaning in cord colour and count, with red and white for celebration and black and white or plain white for mourning.
Contexts: History
Several stiffened paper cords laid side by side and tied into a flat decorative knot or bow across the front of a folded paper envelope.