Kumihimo

 

For a larger image, click on the small image

 

Kumihimo: A Study in Japanese Braiding (PDF 38KB)

 

 

My marudai
A study in the colors (blue, yellow and white) of the new Barony of Hawkwood made for their Baronial Investiture. They are made using cotton embroidery floss and # 5 Perle cotton. I use cotton in my braiding because it is much less expensive than silk.

 

Examples of 8-strand braiding showing different patterns made with cotton embroidery floss.