TYING THE SHIRASAYA BAG

 

 

Insert Sword into bag

 

 

Slide sword to bottom of bag. Top of Shira Tsuka should be at or close to where the cord is attached.

 

 

First fold, right up against the top of shirasaya (in bag)

 

 

Fold this over again.

Like so.

 

 

To begin wrap, fold cord edge over as shown.

OK ?

 

 

Next, wrap cord around tightly in a spiraling path.

Like so.

 

 

Pass cord under last loop.

Pull tight.

Done !!