Learn about kumihimo with our free tutorials and instructional videos, then pick up some kumihimo supplies and try this fun and rewarding technique for yourself.
What is Kumihimo?
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese form of braiding using multiple strands of cord and/or ribbon. Kumihimo braids are very popular for bracelets but can also be used in necklaces. Different designs and patterns are possible by changing your braiding material, varying the thickness or number of your strands, using a round disk versus a square plate, and also by adding beads to your kumihimo braid.
How to Kumihimo
Though it may seem daunting at first, getting the right supplies and learning the basic technique will have you making kumihimo braids in no time! The modern way to make a kumihimo braid is to use a lightweight foam disk to hold and organize your strands while braiding. Numbers around the outside of most kumihimo disks make it easier to keep track of multiple strands. View our kumihimo project tutorials and videos for more details.
Kumihimo Project Tutorials and How-To Videos
Learn how to kumihimo and get inspired by our instructional videos and project tutorials. Our kumihimo videos show you step-by-step how to make a simple kumihimo bracelet, how to add beads to kumihimo, how to make a flat kumihimo braid and more. The featured video below shows how to make a simple 8-warp kumihimo braid bracelet.
See all of our kumihimo instructional videos and our kumihimo projects below.
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*Though they may not have been specifically created with kumihimo in mind, many of our cord ends and clasps can also be used with your braids as long as you pay attention to sizes and scale.
