Talzhemir's Kumihimo Page

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    This is the Japanese art of braiding, using a stand. Permission granted to photocopy or print these pages for free.

  • A quick introduction: kumihimo.pdf
  • How to do Kongo Gumi: kumihimo2.pdf
  • Beginner Tips and Tricks kumihimo3.pdf


    • (c) 2007 All rights reserved. You may not reproduce the diagrams without written permission from the artist.

    More Instructions

  • Cheryl Moote presents a clear & simple one-page .PDF for four-strand Kongo Gumi

    Hira Kara Gumi

    This is the family of flat braids that can be done on a craft wheel or Marudai (round stand)
  • Paulette Adam's Christmas Hearts flat braid
  • Rosalie Nelson introduces Braid Runner, the computer program for designing small flat braids.

    Looms

  • Talzhemir's Cardboard Kumihimo Wheel Pattern and Summary of Kongo Gumi Moves. One-page .PDF craft wheel pattern
  • Upright Loom from NavaChing, a site that teaches pursuits with a spiritual side, such as Shakuhachi ("Zen") flute. Making cords for your bags


    • Some Experts and their Exciting Projects

  • Mr. Yoshio Obayashi is featured in this beautiful 20 min. video from Channel J.
  • Mr. Nobushige Ooka in Kyoto is interviewed by www.kougei.jp, a traditional arts site
  • Ms. Jacqui Carey, author of Creative Kumihimo and Craft Scholar of Kumihimo


    • Special Things You Can Buy

  • Unique Trends has necklaces and bracelets for sale with beads worked into them.
  • Braiding.org braiding fiber supplier list