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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Images are beautiful bright and vivid. Very very slight tan to page edges. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Braid making can be found throughout the world but as with many other subjects the Japanese braids bave a distinctive character of their own. Kumibimo has been an integral part of the Japanese culture for many centuries encompassing both qualities of function and decoration. These braids were utilised in all walks of life but notably in the construction of Samurai armour. The word ‘Kumibimo’ covers a wide range of braiding techniques using various types of equipment. This book concentrates on Braids made on the Marudai; a simple device that is surprisingly sensitive and versatile. There are many reasons why making Kumihimo is so appealing. The equipment used is aesthetic in both appearance and its tactile qualities. Coupled with this the braiding process with its gentle repetitive moves has a calming therapeutic effect on both observer and practitioner. Working different sequences of moves creates a variety of barmonious rhythms each one producing a specific braid structure. Over 50 structures are explained in this book. Different patterns on these structures can be achieved by rearranging the starting positions of the coloured threads. Examples are shown and the unique drafting system enables the user to design and discover a myriad of other possibilities. Alterations in structure texture colour and pattern create an infinite diversity of braids. This enables the braid to be created specific to requirement be it for the braid alone or to compliment other mediums and is further illustrated by various design concepts in the final chapter. The simplicity of Kumibimo makes it accessible to all whilst its potential to expand provides endless fascination! (LL)