Translating as "chest sword", a small dagger held in a small, decorative brocade-fabric purse tucked into the collar of a woman's wedding kimono. Similar to a kaiken. (Wikipedia)

Sometimes, they can tucked in the obi instead. The purse that holds the futokorogatana is usually tied with flower knot.

Usually comes in a set with a hakoseko and a folding fan.

Examples

See Also

• bride
• folding fan
• hakoseko
• uchikake
• wedding

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