The was a commonly-worn component of samurai attire during periods such as the Sengoku period (1467–1615) of Japan. A was a provisions bag used by the samurai class and their retainers. For ordinary officers, these provisions bags were known as . These types of bags were made of twisted paper strings within the style of fine basketwork, and measures around 1 to 9 (around). These bags were then carried at the right side of the waist.
Another bag, carrying 3 or 4 of uncooked rice, was also considered advisable to carry. Baked rice was also regularly carried in cold weather, due to its emission of heat.