What are Netsuke? The traditional Japanese dress, the Kimono, lacks pockets for carrying small items like purses, medicine boxes (Inro), portable writing sets (Yatate), tobacco pouches, and more. In the case of women, these items are typically tucked into the sleeves, while men suspend them on a cord passed behind their sash (Obi). These suspended objects are known as Sagemono. To prevent them from falling, they are securely fastened to a stopper called Netsuke, which is firmly positioned on top of the sash.