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Hamanaka Kumihimo Square Plate Disc Braiding with Thread Kit

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Hamanaka Kumihimo Square Plate Disc Braiding with Thread Kit

Japanese Braiding or Kumihimo is a fun craft whereby you create intricate braids from multi colored yarns using a notched foam disk. A modern kumihimo disk made of firm but flexible foam plastic with notches. The disks have 32 notches that create the tension. Use your braids for bracelets, necklaces, belts, purse handles and more! This kit includes: Foam disk Beginning threads for bracelet Instructions in English and Japanese The most prominent historical use of the cords were by Samurai as both a functional and decorative way to lace their lamellar armor, and that of their horses' armor (barding). Kumihimo cords are now used as ties on haori jackets and obijimes, which are used for tying on an obi (kimono sash).