BraidersHandMakers of quality hard maple Japanese kumihimo stands, which easily break down for transport or storage. We also make our own tama and offer our customers books, jewelry clasps, video/DVD, kumihimo disks and plates, kumihimo silk and metallic threads for kumihimo braiding. We also offer books on other forms of braiding.
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Kara (Chinese) + Kumi (braid) + Dai (a stand) = Karakumidai, Chinese braid standTaka (high) + Dai (a stand) = Takadai, high braiding stand
Maru (round) + Dai (a stand) = Marudai, round braiding stand
Ayatake (wooden) + dai (a stand) = Ayatakedai, wooden stand
Tama = bobbins
Kumihimo Disk and Plate = a dense foam tool for beginners and a quick sampling tool for experienced braiders
Kumihimo is pronounced, koo-me-he-mo.
Kakudai Elegant braids with twisted elements are worked upwards on the kakudai (caw-koo-dye) pulled by an overhead pulley system. Karakumidai The karakumidai is a small braiding stand produces twined braids made up of diamond and half diamond shapes. Braiders find it fascinating to watch the colorful diamond shapes take form as the braid grows. Takadai and Extended Takadai The takadai makes obliquely interlaced woven braids up to several inches wide. One layer braids, two layers joined at edges (double-face), and pick-up braids may be made on this stand. This page also features our swords and raddle. Tama Tama are made of wood, lead filled with both ends sealed; they come in 35, 70, 85, 100, and 240 gram weights.
MarudaiThe Marudai makes a round, square, hollow, or flat braid. We offer two diameter mirrors (tops), 25cm (10") and 30cm (12"). Counter Weight Bags and Instruction for braiding drawstrings.
Ayatakedai and AyatakadaiThe ayatakedai makes warp twined bands similar to tablet weaving. If you already own a Braidershand takadai you can add an ayatakedai unit to the front of your takadai, then the whole thing is called an ayatakadai.
PublicationsA select group of braiding publications from around the world; monographs, books, video, DVD and software for braiders.
Kumihimo Disk and PlateOur Kumihimo Disk and Plate are the original Hamanaka product designed by Makiko Tada and made in Japan. Our instructions are in English, we offer kits and books for both the disk and plate.
EZ BobsWe carry both small and medium EZ Bobs, these little bobbins can be used for many things especially for the Kumihimo Disk and Plate
Japanese Threads, Bamboo Yarn and RibbonWe offer two lines of Japanese kumihimo silk, 120 colors. Our synthetic thread, Imposter, has 67 colors and we have 15 metallic colors. Check out our Bamboo yarn and hand painted ribbon too!
Jewelry FindingsTurn your braids into necklaces and bracelets with our gold and silver end caps from Japan for round braids and our crimps for flat braids..
Warping PegsWarping Pegs make measuring out braiding warps very simple. Kumihimo Gallery This link is to weavershand where you can click on Kumihimo |