An introduction to the ancient art of Japanese silk braiding. The book contains a variety of elegant and complex braids, which can be used as decoration, tie-backs for curtains, or jewellery. It also offers instructions for making 12 different braids.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
at last,
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This review is from: Kumihimo: Japanese Silk Braiding Techniques (Basic Marudai Braids) (Paperback)
After waiting some time for the release of this book I was both presently surprised and at the same time slightly disappointed.I would definately recommend this book to a beginner of braiding as the reading is interesting and the diagrams easy to follow. The only disappointment is that more than half of the braids pictured are for looking at only. No instructions!!!!How frustrating. None of the braids on the front and back covers are included in the instructions. The basic braiding techniques for all are obviously in the book but if I could work out for myself how to achieve them why would I have sent half way round the world for a book???
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent,
By Theseus "theseus" (US of A) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kumihimo: Japanese Silk Braiding Techniques (Basic Marudai Braids) (Paperback)
In terms of practical details and cultural context, this is the best book on Kumihimo I have ever seen.
The book is a rather modest-looking piece of work: 93 pp, illustrations throughout with some color pages: finished pieces, instructional illustrations, and some historic Japanese prints. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction History Japanese Looms Equipment Yarns and Dyes Warping Attaching the Bobbins Techniques of Braiding Mistakes Ending a Braid Finishing Notes on Kumikata Kumikata - Yotsu gumi - Kaku Yattsu gumi - Maru-genji gumi - Yattsa rai gumi - Kara uchi gumi - Keiruko no himo - Chidori gumi - Kongo gumi - Oimatsu gumi - Shi-no-nome gumi - Mitake gumi Comparisons Applications Conclusions
7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
great,
By A Customer
This review is from: Kumihimo: Japanese Silk Braiding Techniques (Basic Marudai Braids) (Paperback)
this is a very helpful book. I just started kumihimo, and i found this very easy to understand!
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