A type of traditional Japanese ponytail holder or hair tie; may be a hair tube if notably elongated.

Typically - though not always - white in color. Looks like wrapped cloth or ribbon, sometimes with pieces sticking out (see below).

May be seen with traditional Japanese hairstyles, such as the chasenmage or the chonmage.

Examples

Motoyui on a chonmage

See also

• single hair tube

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