Kumihimo Beading

Kumihimo is the ancient art of braiding that goes back to 550 b.c.  These braids were used as decorations for religious ceremonies, to hang banners and to hang knives.  As you can see there a million uses for the braids you can make using the kumihimo technique.

There are many ways to explore this technique.  And this is one the many classes we teach at our store.  You can use a marudai table or you can do it with the simple kumihimo disc.  It is a very relaxing way to create beautiful cord to showcase your special beads or you can use seed beads in any color combination that pleases you to create beautiful lariats or necklaces that you can combine with your special beads.

Traditional Marudai table

Kumihimo Bobbins

For the beginner we carry in the store a basic kumihimo kit with the disc and we carry a great selection of cotton, silk cords and seed beads so you can create your masterpiece.  Many get intimidated by the beautiful pieces and are reluctant to try it.  But once you learn the movements and start experimenting you will find that Kumihimo will bring you the peace and tranquility that many of us need in our lives with a rewarding piece at the end.

Kumihimo Lariat worked on Marudai Table	Kumihimo Necklace worked on Marudai Table
Kumihimo 123 worked on Kumihimo Disc	Flat wire Kumihimo Braid worked on Marudai Table