kikko-toji

OAB Definition

Japanese term that translates to tortoise shell binding. A decorative variation of the Asian stab binding.

ABT Definition

Bindings using a traditional variation of Japanese stab binding in which triangular groups of stab holes create a pattern of parallel stitches wrapping around the spine.

Linked Terms

BT Asian stab binding
BT stab binding
RT asa-no-ha-toji
RT Kangxi binding
RT double leaf
aat Kikko-toji
AC tortoise-shell binding

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