Edo Kumihimo: Tokyo Braided Cords
October 22, 2014You can see the history of Kumihimo (braided cords) starting from the earthenware in the Jomon Period (Jomon means “rope patterns” , 14,000BC-300BC). The technique had improved with the development of civilization and evolution and Kumihimo developed into a form like Kyo-Kumihimo which shows the cultural elegance of the Kyoto dynasty during the Heian Period (8-12c). In Kamakura Period (12-14c), it's usage as an item of armor led to the improvement of practical Kumihimo producing technique. In Edo Period (17-19c), Haorihimo (cords for Haori coats) production started. Kumihimo is made by braiding silk strands with beautiful lustre and finished from one of 3,500 braiding methods. Nowadays it is still being used in a variety of ways.
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Edo Kumihimo: Tokyo Braided Cords