Kumi-himo, made of fine threads gathered and bound together, has been treasured as a good-luck charm in Japan.
Kumihimo Braided cords have meaning:
-Connecting things to things
-Connecting people to people
-Tie a relationship
and is considered a good-luck charm.
They are used as obijime for kimonos and as decorative cords for scrolls, Buddhist ritual utensils, and sutras.
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This is a pure silk braid.
This is a type of braided cord called karauchi.
Using 16 bobbins, this is an elegant cord with a fine braid.
The 10mm thick karauchi string has a cotton or acrylic core thread inside.
Although it is more expensive, it is possible to change to a silk core, so please inquire if you wish.
For making samurai armor YOROI & KABUTO (for shinobi-no-o)
for making accessories.
-High-quality silk is used and the touch is very smooth.
-It is glossy and has no fluff.
The color sample photo is a flat cord, the same color as a round cord.
Width: Approximately 10mm
(It differs slightly depending on the measurement method.)
If you want to finish it with tassel ends, Please feel free to ask me.
made in KAGA Japan
Material: 100% silk
*Please note*
It is not mass-produced. It will take about 2 weeks for your order to be woven.
Since it is made to order, you cannot change or cancel your order once weaving has started.