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What Is a Kumihimo Bracelet? The Art of Japanese Braiding

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If you've ever seen a beautifully intricate, colorful bracelet and wondered about its origins, you might have stumbled upon a kumihimo bracelet . Far more than just a piece of jewelry, these bracelets are a wearable piece of ancient art. So, what is a kumihimo bracelet, exactly? In a nutshell, it's a bracelet created using a Japanese form of braiding known as Kumihimo (組み紐), which translates to "gathered threads." This craft dates back centuries, originally used for practical and decorative purposes on samurai armor, kimono sashes, and religious artifacts. Today, it's a popular and relaxing craft for people all over the world, resulting in stunning, unique bracelets and jewelry. Let's untangle the history, techniques, and reasons behind the popularity of these beautiful creations. The Deep-Rooted History of Kumihimo You can't fully answer "what is a kumihimo bracelet?" without diving into its rich history. The...
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Pretty Beaded Leather Bracelet

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Photo via cs.jewelrymakingmagazines.com Beaded Leather Bracelet bracelet 8 in. (20 cm) Materials list 18-20  4-6 mm rondelle gemstone beads 4  6 mm fire-polished beads 4  6 x 4 mm glass rondelles 12  4 mm fire-polished beads 40  4 mm bicone crystals 4  3 mm fire-polished beads 11/0 seed beads    3 g color A    1 g color B    1 g color C Fireline, 6 lb. test and 14 lb. test Beading needles, # 11 Four-strand leather bracelet Talk about to figure 1 for placement of the additions on the leather bracelet. Photo via cs.jewelrymakingmagazines.com Tubular netted tube This tube will be stitched around an outside strand of the bracelet. [1] On 1½ yd. (1.4 m) of 6 lb. Fireline, pick up nine color A 11/0 seed beads, wrap the beads around an outside strand of the bracelet, and tie the beads into a ring with a square knot, leaving a 6-in. (15 cm) tail. Sew through all the beads again. [2] ...
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Kumihimo Friendship Bracelets

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Kumihimo Series - A fashionable version of the friendship bracelets you dress in as a kid. Necklace and bracelets are made of a braided cord using the Japanese method of Kumihimo.* Beads are then hand-stitched on the braid. They are complete with a hook and a charm on the end to give them an adult feel. Wear bracelets set on your wrist just like you did when you were young! All pieces are one of a kind owed to the nature of their design. * Kumihimo : The best projecting historical use of the cords by samurai as both a useful and attractive way to lace their lamellar armor and their horses’ armor (barding). Kumihimo cords are now used as ties on haori coats and obijimes, which are used for tying on an obi (kimono sash).
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