Japanese braiding kumihimo

This is not a Japanese braid, but it can be made very easily and effectively on the kumihimo disk. It is made using a series of traditional knots. Knots tend to go by lots of different names due to different origins and end uses. The general name Box Knot Braid has been used here for […]

Detailed steb-by-step instructions with photos and pictures for the well known Japanese Kumihimo braiding techniques for jewellery makers.

Kumihimo is a form of Japanese Yarn Braiding. Traditionally, Kumihimo was made on a wooden device called a Marudai, (“Round table”), and was used for lacing Samurai Armor and Kimono. Th…

Learn the ancient Japanese braiding technique from free tutorials, and make gorgeous beaded jewelry that looks like macrame, crochet or bead weaving. Learn to make bracelets, necklaces, even earrings. Discover multiple finishing techniques.

What is kumihimo? Discover the art of Japanese braided cord and find out how to braid kumihimo in this five-minute guide.

Step-by-step instructions with photos of the Japanese Kumihimo braiding half braid pattern for jewellery makers

Kumihimo is the ancient art of Japanese braidmaking; admired for its dual qualities of usefulness and beauty, and associated with both fashion and the samurai. In this revised and updated edition of her classic instructional book, Jacqui Carey teaches the use of a marudai (round stand) to produce a variety of different types of braids, which can then be used to create countless combinations of colour, texture and material. Clear step-by-step photographs guide the beginner through each of the…

Kumihimo - 20 Strands Project Materials: Then prepare 20 strands of threads. Recommended length should be "3X or slightly more...