BRAIDING WITH A KUMIHIMO LOOM STEP 1: Pull your thread up through the hole in the center of the round kumihimo disk. Place one strand (turquoise) on each side of the N and S. Then place one strand ...

Kyoto’s Kumihimo masters preserve the ancient art of braiding with meticulous techniques passed down through generations. Using traditional wooden looms, they weave intricate cords from silk ...