Although the demand for braided cord as a decoration of swords had been diminished after the decree banning the wearing of swords in the Meiji period, it became established as a kimono accessory used mainly for obijime.
明治の廃刀令以降、刀剣の飾りとしての需要はなくなったが、帯締めの用途を中心に和服の装身具として定着した。