This is a braided cord made by braiding bundles of yarn. It can be used in various ways, such as for obi-jime (sash cords) and haori-himo (coat cords) for Japanese clothing, or combined with tsumami zaiku (folded fabric crafts) for decorative knots. Please refer to the image for the thickness. I don't have calipers or other measuring instruments, so I'll have to use a ruler, please excuse me. Length: Approximately 500cm My mother purchased this as a "B-grade" item and used it for Japanese hair ornaments, avoiding the damaged parts. She has finished making them, but has a lot left over, so I'm offering them to someone who will use them. *The cut ends are taped, so please remove the tape before using.