About this course
Loosely translated, kumihimo is Japanese for "gathered threads". The Samurai used kumihimo cord as laces for their armour; and the traditional belt of the kimono, the obi, was once decorated by a cord of kumihimo called an obijime. In this one-day workshop, explore this ancient form of braiding cords, and discover how to add beads to the process to create a beautiful contemporary bracelet or necklace.