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Kumihimo

Category: <span>Kumihimo</span>

The ancient Japanese art of Kumihimo weaves fiber cords into ropes with beautiful patterns. The braiding technique is easy for beginners with a modern Kumihimo disk, 8 strands to weave and just a few supplies. Add beads to the threads before weaving to make unique bracelets and necklaces. Check out our tutorials and start braiding!

Check out all of our Kumihimo projects and inspiration!

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Starting Kumihimo weaving

Kumihimo Supplies for Beginners

Kumihimo, an old Japanese braiding technique, looks complicated, but the process is really very easy to learn. Newbies to the craft will have greater success with the right kumihimo supplies…
Make a Kumihimo Bracelet with Pearlized Beads Detail

Make a Kumihimo Bracelet

Accent your modern wardrobe with a new twist on an ancient craft when you make a beaded Kumihimo bracelet. With this tutorial, we will take you through the finishing steps…
Variety of different Kumihimo samples

What Is Kumihimo?

Kumihimo is a popular craft for jewelry makers and fiber artists. The ancient braid is easy to learn with modern tools that make the projects very portable.
Samples of many kumihimo ropes with beads

How to Do Kumihimo with Beads

Adding beads to your Kumihimo braids kicks the projects up a notch! Learn to add beads (and to estimate how many beads you will need) to complete your project.
How To Do Kumihimo samples of finished kumihimo cords

How To Do Kumihimo

Kumihimo is an old craft made easy with modern tools and materials. Learn how to weave beautiful braids for your fiber art, home dec and jewelry designs.

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