Kumi-Himo

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Kumi Himo is a Japanese braiding technique used to produce both functional and decorative braids. The most common braids use sets of 8, 16 or 32 strands, each strand usually comprising several threads. Jewelry and ties are the most common application for these braids. The tools required are a working stand and weighted bobbins, one bobbin required for each strand. Suggested book: KUMI HIMO, Kliot.

* Tassel Fringe Frame, 4" to 7.5"
12" aluminum rods with plastic spacer permitting working widths in half inch intervals up to 4" width. This is the "hair pin" used in Hairpin lacemaking. Can also be used as a fringe frame for making tassels up to 7-1/2" long. (BN11) $3.50

* Kumihimo 24 Slot Braiding Board Kit
A hand held, 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" rigid high density poly board for hand braiding of 4 to 24 strands. Requires no weights, maintains position of all threads, light weight and portable. Suitable for kumi-himo and other muilti-strand techniques. Kit includes board, 3 colors of braiding thread, set of 25 thread bobbins and instructions. Available in a 24 slot (LB22) $10.00 and 40 slot model (LB21) $12.00 .

* Kumihimo Braiding Board, 24 Slot
Same as Code LB22 but includes board only. (LB57) $5.00

* Kumihimo 40 Slot Braiding Board Kit
A hand held, 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" rigid high density poly board for hand braiding of 4 to 24 strands. Requires no weights, maintains position of all threads, light weight and portable. Suitable for kumi-himo and other muilti-strand techniques. Kit includes board, 3 colors of braiding thread, set of 25 thread bobbins and instructions. Available in a 24 slot (LB22) $10.00 and 40 slot model (LB21) $12.00 .

* Kumihimo Braiding Board, 40 Slot
Same as Code LB21 but includes board only. (LB60) $6.00

* Bone Lucet, 3.5"
A small bone lucet in the traditional Victorian form. 3.5" x 1.3" (TT09) $8.00

* Cherry Lucet:
A lyre shaped tool used to make braids. Common in Victorian sewing boxes, it was usually made of ivory or shell. This hardwood lucet is available with an integral handle for ease of use. Comes with instructions. (BI61) $14.00

* Lucet, Decorative Wood, Mini.
A small useable pocket decorative lucet with decorative laminations. (TT11) $6.00

[C) Lb19 (KH001) $35.00
* Kumihimo Maru Dai Head:
Accessory 7-1/2" round head of laminated hardwood for Kumi Himo Stand BI62. (BI63) $4.00

Kumihimo Bobbin, 40G/Ea (LB18) $6.40

* Kumihimo Stand:
Constructed of hardwood , it is easily assembled and disassembled. Comes with a 6" KAKU DAI square and A 9.5" MARU DAI round head. 24" high. Accessory 7.5" Maru Dai head available (BI63) $4.00 . Fine, hard clear finish. (BI62) $90.00

* Kumihimo Round Braiding Board
A 4-1/4" round, 32 slot braiding board made of durable foam for making lanyards and braids. Includes instruction for round, flat, rectangular and square 8-strand braids. (TO07) $4.50

* Kumihimo Bobbin, 20Gr
A finely finished solid hardwood bobbin for braiding with hair and other fine threads. (LB19) $5.00

* Kumihimo Bobbin, 85 Gr
A finely finished hardwood bobbin with steel core and non-ferrous cap. (LB11) $6.80

* Kumihimo Braiding Board, Japanese 6" Round (TM28) $14.00

* Braiding Board "Kumihimo Plate" Square
A notched high density foam board for making kumihimo braids. Includes starting thread and instructions for various braids. Available in a 6" x 6" square (TM27) $14.00 and 6" round (TM28) $14.00 configurations. Instructions in Japanese.