Atelier Miyabi specializes in custom kumihimo tassel finishing, providing a range of options to suit various creative needs. Clients may select from a variety of styles, including both-end and one-end tassels, as well as looped tassel components, with choices for wooden core or coreless designs. This bespoke service caters to designers and artisans alike, enhancing accessories, bag charms, keychains, Japanese-style ornaments, and a wide array of craft projects. Experience the elegance and versatility of our custom kumihimo tassel finishing to elevate your creations.
Japanese kumihimo cords can be used not only as continuous braided cords, but also as finished decorative components.
At Atelier Miyabi, we offer custom tassel finishing for selected Japanese kumihimo cords. Depending on your project, the cord can be finished with tassels on both ends, a tassel on one end, or as a separate tassel part with a small top loop.
This custom finishing is suitable for designers, makers, craft brands, and customers who would like to use Japanese silk cords as finished parts for accessories, drawstring bags, keychains, bag charms, interior decoration, and Japanese-style ornaments.
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Caption: Custom tassel finishing can turn a simple kumihimo cord into a finished decorative component.
Alt text: Custom kumihimo cord with tassel finishing
What Is Kumihimo Tassel Finishing?
Kumihimo tassel finishing is a process where the end of a Japanese braided cord is finished into a tassel.
Instead of receiving only a cut cord, you can request a more complete finish according to your intended use. Tassel finishing gives the cord a decorative appearance and makes it easier to use for finished products or craft components.
This type of custom kumihimo finishing is often used for:
- Japanese drawstring bags
- Decorative cords
- Bag charms
- Keychains
- Accessories
- Pocket watch cords
- Japanese-style ornaments
- Interior decoration
- Craft and textile projects
Each tassel is finished by hand, so slight differences in size, shape, and appearance may occur.
Both-End Tassel Finishing
With both-end tassel finishing, tassels are added to both ends of the kumihimo cord.
This style is suitable when the cord itself will be used as a finished decorative item. It is often chosen for drawstring bags, hanging decorations, Japanese-style accessories, and textile projects where both ends of the cord are visible.
Common uses include:
- Drawstring cords for bags
- Decorative hanging cords
- Japanese-style gift wrapping
- Interior ornaments
- Textile and craft projects
One-End Tassel Finishing
With one-end tassel finishing, only one end of the cord is finished with a tassel.
Please note that the other end of the cord will be left unfinished. The unfinished end should be finished by the customer according to the intended use.
For example, the unfinished end may be:
- Tied
- Sewn into a project
- Attached to a metal finding
- Glued into an end cap
- Finished with another method of your choice
This option is useful when you would like to use the tassel end as a decorative feature while adapting the other end yourself.
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Caption: One-end tassel finishing: one end is finished with a tassel, while the other end remains unfinished.
Alt text: One-end tassel finishing for kumihimo cord
Kumihimo Tassel Parts with a Small Top Loop
We can also add a small loop at the top of the tassel and finish it as a separate decorative part.
This style is useful when you want to attach the tassel to another item, rather than using it as the end of a long cord. The small loop can be used with a jump ring, clasp, chain, cord, or other fitting.
Looped kumihimo tassel parts are suitable for:
- Bag charms
- Keychains
- Accessories
- Japanese-style ornaments
- Interior decoration
- Craft supplies
- Product embellishments
This option is especially useful for designers and makers who need small Japanese-style tassel parts for their own products.
Wooden Core or No Wooden Core
For custom tassel finishing, you can choose between two styles: tassels with a wooden core or tassels without a wooden core.
The best option depends on the look, weight, and flexibility you would like for your finished piece.
Tassel with a Wooden Core
A tassel with a wooden core has a firmer and more structured appearance.
The wooden core helps create a neat shape at the top of the tassel, giving it a more formal and decorative look. This style is suitable when you want the tassel to have a defined shape and a more traditional appearance.
This style is often suitable for:
- Japanese-style ornaments
- Pocket watch cords
- Decorative cords
- Formal accessories
- Gift items
- Interior ornaments
Tassel without a Wooden Core
A tassel without a wooden core has a softer, lighter, and more natural appearance.
This style is suitable when you prefer a simple tassel with a more flexible finish. It works well for lightweight accessories, soft decorative cords, and craft parts where a less structured look is preferred.
This style is often suitable for:
- Lightweight accessories
- Craft parts
- Soft decorative cords
- Casual ornaments
- Simple tassel designs
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Caption: Tassel without wooden core creates a softer, lighter, and more natural-looking finish.
Alt text: Soft kumihimo tassel without wooden core
Production Time and Minimum Order Quantity
Custom kumihimo tassel finishing is made to order.
The estimated production time is approximately one month.
The minimum order quantity is 50 pieces.
Please note that the production time may vary depending on the quantity, specifications, cord type, material availability, and workshop schedule.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Finishing options | Both-end tassel, one-end tassel, looped tassel part |
| Wooden core | Available with or without wooden core |
| Estimated production time | Approximately one month |
| Minimum order quantity | 50 pieces |
| Custom order type | Made to order |
Before Requesting Custom Tassel Finishing
When requesting custom kumihimo tassel finishing, please let us know the following details.
- Cord type or product name
- Colour
- Required length
- Quantity
- Both-end tassel or one-end tassel
- Wooden core or no wooden core
- Whether you need a small top loop
- Intended use
- Reference photos or sketches, if available
This information helps us check whether the requested specification is possible and offer the most suitable finishing option for your project.
Important Notes
Custom tassel finishing is made by hand. Slight differences in size, shape, and appearance may occur.
For one-end tassel finishing, the other end will be left unfinished unless otherwise agreed.
Some cord types, thicknesses, or colours may not be suitable for all types of tassel finishing.
Custom-made items usually cannot be changed or cancelled once production has started.
Custom Kumihimo Tassel Finishing for Designers and Makers
Custom tassel finishing is especially useful for designers, makers, craft brands, and small businesses that want to use Japanese kumihimo cords as finished decorative components.
Whether you need tassel cords for accessories, bag charms, keychains, Japanese-style ornaments, or textile projects, we can discuss suitable options based on your design and intended use.
Please contact us with your specifications, and we will check what can be made.