This item is a handmade begleri. The total length is approximately 20 cm, and the length of the cord is approximately 16.5 cm (see photo 2). Both ends are heat-sealed (see photo 3). Please note that this is handmade and may not have the same finish as a commercially available product. What is Begleri? A skill toy said to have originated in Greece. It's a toy with weights on both ends of a string, and you perform various tricks by swinging it around like pen spinning or passing it between your fingers.