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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Stories | Kumihimo: a thread through Japanese history
Video Stories | Kumihimo: Dyeing and Preparing the thread
Recorded Events | Kumihimo – Past, Present & Possible Futures: Talk by Dōmyō Kiichirō
Recorded Events | The Culture of Ornament in Japan: Talk by Hashimoto Mari
Video Stories | Kumihimo: Braiding the thread