Cleaning swab from Marigaux, France. It has strings at the top and bottom to prevent the swab from getting stuck in the narrow bore of the oboe. The ends of the strings have weights and loops, which is convenient. I haven't used it much, but it has been washed. Please understand. I think it's also good for English horns, which may feel inadequate with a feather swab. I'd like to sell it at the listed price.