Kumihimo (Braided Cord) Hybrid Workshop

• Instructor: Shun Hatta - Showen Kumihimo (https://www.showen.co.jp/stores/uji/)

• Date: January 24, 2024 Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm 

• Location: JFGM Education Center

• Pricing: Non member $100 | JFGM Member $90

  What Is Kumihimo (braided cords)?

  Since ancient times, Kumihimo has been used for numerous purposes in Japan. Kimonos or wafuku have no buttons and are worn by tying kumihimo. Many of the decorations for Kimono are also made by kumihimo. Techniques were developed to create the various patterns and shapes of kumihimo which were also used to hang swords and assemble armors. There are now hundreds of different ways to make kumihimo and they are deeply involved in Japanese culture, including decorations for temples and shrines, festivals, tea ceremonies, and kimonos.

  About Workshop

  Using an original kumidai (Braided frame)and kumi-himo( braid cord), you can make your own kumi-himo to make a key chain. You can choose the color of strings and make your own Kongo style kumi-himo. You will hear interesting stories about the history of kumi-himo and the traditional loom still in use today.