This wholesale silk kumihimo cord is a traditional Japanese round braid known as Kara-uchi-himo, made using 16 strands on traditional braiding equipment in Japan.
Crafted from 100% high-quality silk, the cord has a smooth, glossy finish with no surface fluff. The centre of the braid is hollow, giving it a soft, flexible feel while maintaining strength and structure.
Originally used in Japan for tying ornaments and garments for temples, shrines, and traditional costumes, this type of kumihimo is now widely valued for jewellery making and high-end craft projects.
Each cord is made to order and supplied in a continuous 30-metre length. Thickness options range from approximately 1mm to 5mm. Custom sizes up to 10mm are available upon request.
Ideal for professional jewellery designers, craft studios, and wholesale buyers seeking authentic, Japan-made silk cords produced using traditional techniques.
Important note (shape & structure)
This 16-strand Kara-uchi-himo is a hollow (tubular) round braid.
Because the centre is hollow, the cord may feel soft and slightly flattened when pressed, and the cross-section may not appear as a perfectly solid round shape.
This is a normal characteristic of this traditional braid structure and is not a defect.
