Rayon Rattail (TM) for chinese knotting, kumihimo, micro macrame and other jewelry and craft cord projects. It is available in several sizes and textures. This cord is so versatile - great for just beading, but makes beautiful chinese knotting. It has a nice light hand for kumihimo and will make a nice soft micro macrame. Many like it for jewelry and craft cord, kumihimo and chinese knotting due to it's light hand and lovely look.  It has a smooth, matte finish.