元結い
A type of string that was used to style hair in Japan historically; sometimes falls under the [[hair tubes|hair tube]] tag if noteably elongated. 

Typically - though not always - white in color. Looks like wrapped cloth or ribbon, sometimes with pieces sticking out (see below).

May be seen depicted in images of traditional Japanese hairstyles, such as the [[chasenmage]] or the [[chonmage]].

h4. Examples

* !post #3777825
* !post #6911406
* !post #5511399
* !post #6314015: Motoyui on a [[chonmage]] 
* !post #7758283
motoyui