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KUMIHIMO JAPANESE BRAIDING KIT: DISK + BOBBINS + MORE! Kumihimo (koo-mee-HEE-mo) is a Japanese word for a braided cord. A centuries-old art form, now with a modern, easy-to-use braiding disk! This kit also contains the fantastic EZ-Bob cord handling bobbins, making the work much easier and faster. In the early 8th century, when the Buddhist religion spread in Japan, people began to use decorative braids in ceremonies. The making of these beautiful, usually silk, braids became an art, and later, people used colorful braids to decorate their clothing, hang ritual banners, lace samurai armor together, tie robes, and decorate weapons. Braids can be found in many cultures, but the Japanese developed the highest order of braiding techniques and complexity. Now, braiding adds an elegant finish with so many different uses. Using easily available cords, here are some examples of what you can do with this kit and different cords (hang your jewelry as we did here!): Today, you can create beautiful Kumihimo with this modern braiding disc. The notches provide the correct tension, so you don't need hanging weights. The cord winds up into the individual flexible bobbins, so you keep a compact workspace, but easily and quickly feed cord as you braid. There are 8 bobbins in this kit; if you decide you want more (both for more involved Kumihimo projects as well as great cord storage devices) I normally have them in other auctions. So many uses! Your braids can be used to hang jewelry, for coiling on gourds or baskets, or as a purse handle. Braided cords are also used for cell phone loops, lanyards, light pulls or curtain ties, clothing, binding, decoration, costumes...there's no end to uses for intricate braided cords. You will get a kit that includes: Kumihimo disc (the larger 6 inch diameter size, not the smaller version we've seen) 8 plastic cord bobbins (these are the well known EZ bobs) Complete English instructions (we think these are the best available in any kumihimo kit!) 8 strands of practice cord, enough to get started In the future, all you need is to obtain the cord in the colors and material you want. Also, if you need more EZ Bobs, I have them available in another listing. Yes, you can do this! The braiding disk is numbered at each individual slot, and the instructions are detailed and clear as to exactly your moves for the basic 8-strand braids. We give hints on producing beautiful braids and patterns, finishing your braid, and tips on different designs. More Kumihimo-related items in my other auctions (click here) My promises to you: I AM RESPONSIBLE for their safe arrival to US addresses.If they don't make it, or arrive damaged, I will replace them. You don't need insurance. I don't hold checks - I'll ship immediately. Of course I combine shipping for multiple wins! Payment: PayPal, check, money order, VISA/MC Please visit my eBay store (click here)A Primitive Originals auction (Primitive Originals Kumihimo) Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.1.98.0
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