Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese technique of braiding cords. The word literally means “gathered threads”. The Kumihimo disc is used for this jewelry making technique and can be used with all types of beads. #beadalon #jewelrydesigner #jewelrymaking #handmadejewelry #humihimojewelry #braidingcord #jewelrytechniques #beadingsupplies #beadingtutorial #seedbeads | Beadalon

The ancient Japanese art of kumihimo encompasses 1,300 years of braiding and cord-making history. Translating to “gathered threads,” many kumihimo are made of hand-dyed silk interlaced using special looms as demonstrated in a short film released by Japan House London. Watch now: thisiscolossal.com/2023/03/kumihimo-braiding-technique/ | Colossal