This site is the work of an amateur braider of obijime who likes to share her enthusiasm for kumihimo and kimono with just about anybody who is prepared to stop and listen! I hope it will be of use to those interested in learning Japanese braiding and possibly even to those with more experience, as my site will be mainly written in English and include some information from my Japanese books and training.
This site is being built bit by bit, with minimal website experience and in between looking after two small children/garden/allotment/voluntary work/other hobbies, so it's a slow journey but please come back every now and then to see what's been added. There should be more information on different kinds of braiding fairly soon, and I plan to increase the number of patterns/instructions on here since there seem to be very few online. Mostly marudai patterns to start with since that is what most English-speakers use. You can click on any of the photos to enlarge them.
****Updated 13th March 2010 - booklist, supplies / silk threads and braiding samples****
**Minor editing 15th May 16th May 1:20a.m.! to booklist & marudai patterns**
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