Zen rock knot : Mizuhiki cord weaving

// Music credit : barely breathing (prod. aftrwlrd) Mizuhiki (水引) is an ancient Japanese art form that uses a special cord. Meaning for the good wish presents. History The cord is created from rice paper, that is tightly wound, starched to give it stiffness, and then colored. The ways of coloring include brightly colored Mylar (a very thin plastic), thin strands of silk, or simply painted. The art form was used to tie up the hair of the samurai.