Kumihimo
Literally translating as ‘joining threads together’, kumihimo is an intricate, decorative braided cord from Japan. Kumihimo is characterized by its vivid colours and intricate patterns, and is created by expert craftspeople who combine up to 140 hand-dyed threads, often made of silk.
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Story | Kumihimo: a thread through Japanese history
Quick Read | Weaving Kumihimo into Your Name
Video Story | Kumihimo: Dyeing and Preparing the thread
Video Story | Kumihimo: Braiding the thread
Recorded Event | Kumihimo – Past, Present & Possible Futures: Talk by Dōmyō Kiichirō
Recorded Event | The Culture of Ornament in Japan: Talk by Hashimoto Mari
Video Story | Dōmyō Kiichirō on the history and beauty of kumihimo
Video Story | Designing the KUMIHIMO exhibition
Virtual Exhibition | KUMIHIMO: Virtual Exhibition
Recorded Event | The Origins of Kumihimo: Talk by Mita Kakuyuki