Making Kumihimo : Japanese Interlaced Braids

by Rodrick Owen

• ISBN13: 9781861083128
• ISBN10: 1861083122
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman

Summary

Unlock the secrets of a beautiful, ancient, and closely guarded Japanese craft. Kumihimo refers to all kinds of braiding; here, the focus is on Takadai, a term for colorful and elaborate single- and double-layered flat braids made on a high-stand frame, with a plain weave and twill structure. With more than 150 photographs, 70 charts, 25 illustrations, and easy-to-follow instructions, this collection offers an ideal introduction for anyone from weavers to embroiderers. Find out about the equipment, materials, and techniques; create color, weave, rep-weave, chevron, and textured patterns, plus braids with decorative edges; and make many designs to turn into scarves, bracelets, and other adornments.A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

Author Biography

Rodrick Owen is a world-respected textile artist and teacher with over thirty years' experience

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 8
A kumihimo gallery	p. 10
Before you start
The designs
Interlaced braids: an overview	p. 18
Equipment	p. 24
Setting up	p. 28
Plain and colour-and-weave patterns	p. 62
Rep braids	p. 73
Adding edge and centre pattern	p. 103
Double braids	p. 116
Pick-up braids	p. 132
Appendix	p. 160
Further reading	p. 184
Picture credits	p. 185
Acknowledgements	p. 186
About the author	p. 186
Index	p. 187
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