Silver Lined Kumihimo Bracelet

Kumihimo (koo-mi-hee'-mo) is an ancient braiding technique using 8 strands of fiber. The strands are braided using a round disk with slots around the outside, for holding the fiber, and a hole in the middle where the braid drops down. Although the Japanese are credited with this technique, the Peruvians also used this type of braiding. The Japanese utilized the style for decorative purposes; belts and sashes on saris. The Peruvians had a much more utilitarian use; straps for the llamas to hold their bundles on and for handles on water buckets, etc.

I used size 6 silver lined clear Japanese seed beads and white waxed cotton thread for this design with sterling silver end caps and silver plated lobster clasp. The bracelet measures approx. 7.25"