Braided Cords Master Craftsman: Kawashima Takeichi | Incredible Ancient Techniques & Tools in used.

Edo Braided Cords Master Craftsman: Kawashima Takeichi (川島武一さん) | Incredible Ancient Techniques & Hand Tools in used.

Kumihimo means braided cords and is one of Japan's oldest crafts.

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.

Now, let's look at how to make braids through the work of Mr. Kawashima, a kumihimi craftsman:
Kumihimo Master Craftsman: Kawashima Takeichi (川島武一さん)

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[Kumihimo Processing]
1) Mujizome (plain dyeing), Obijime (binding by cords)

2) Dyeing

3) Measuring

4) Braiding

5) Cutting tassel, Cutting tassel attaching (Kirifusa)

6) Finishing

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