Unusual covering of tsuka

[Haon]

I have seen several tachi of which the tsuka wasnt covered in samegawa recently (below the ito), but with some fabric, propably silk I think. Furthermore, these pieces of farbic were looking fairly detailed and decorated, so what was their purpose? Maybe just a decorative style of koshirae, and what would it be called, if there is a name for it?

 

Ofc I cant find any photos of it right now, but if I stumble upon one I will add it.

 

Best regards,

 

Haon

[MauroP]

Hi, try searchig for "nishiki-tsutsumi".

See: https://www.touken-matsumoto.jp/en/product/shousai/KO-0047