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Kumihimo Braiding: Your Complete Guide to the Ancient Japanese Art of Cord Making

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Have you ever wondered how those gorgeous, intricate cords are made? The ones you see decorating traditional Japanese clothing or adorning modern jewelry? Well, you're about to discover the fascinating world of kumihimo braiding – an ancient Japanese technique that's surprisingly accessible to modern crafters. Kumihimo braiding has been around for over 1,000 years, and it's honestly one of the most relaxing and rewarding crafts you can pick up. Whether you're looking for a new hobby, want to create stunning jewelry, or simply appreciate traditional crafts, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about this beautiful art form. What Exactly is Kumihimo Braiding? Let's start with the basics. Kumihimo (pronounced "koo-mee-hee-mo") literally translates to "gathered threads" in Japanese. It's a traditional braiding technique that creates strong, decorative cords using multiple strands of threa...
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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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