Marudai
(braiding stands) with Tama (braiding bobbins)
Braiding disks from $3.95
Lots of books
Silk threads and floss.
Braided jewelry kits and jewelry findings
Kumihimo, or the art of braiding, is a satisfying
and beautiful craft. Whether you sit 
in
front of a marudai (a round topped braiding stand, as shown at
the left), or use an inexpensive braiding card, you can easily
and quickly create many beautiful kumihimo braids for jewelry,
clothing, hair adornment, bookmarks, or myriad of other uses.
Everything you need to braid is contained on
these pages - instructions, equipment, beautiful threads.
Beautiful
marudai are available in traditional or chair heights. We recommend getting at least eight tama (bobbins), available in several different weights.
Or you can braid using the card method with an
inexpensive braiding
disk or plate.
We also have instructional
braiding books.
Want the beauty of working with silk threads
at a reasonable price? Check the color selection of silk
thread. New: thick silk floss in over 100 colors at $1.45
per color! Click
here for new silk floss page.
New
kumihimo jewelry kits contain everything you'll need to make
lovely necklaces, a fast and fun way to learn. You can also buy
jewelry findings: clasp sets made for braided cords, eyeglass
holder ends, and glass pendants and beads.
I fell in love with braiding through a dear friend.
Braiding is a way for me to come back to my center, to breathe
and work with my hands. It's a form of meditation as well as
an elegant craft. My hope is that you also experience the inner
and outer richness of braiding.