Sanada-himo braid' and 'Sanbu-himo braid' which had spread into the male-centered samurai society were extensively used for decoration, etc. of arms and swords and were considered one of items demonstrating samurai's sense of beauty and dandyism.
男性中心の武家社会に浸透した「真田紐」や「三分紐」は武具や刀剣の飾り等に盛んに用いられ、武士達の美的センスと伊達男ぶりを示すアイテムのひとつとされた。