Introduction to Kumihimo on Marudai

Introduction to Kumihimo on Marudai

John Whitley

Thursday All Day

Learn kumihimo, Japanese braiding, on marudai – the "round stand". Students will learn proper hand move technique, a few basic braid patterns, and learn how to make and setup a warp on their stand.

Skill Level: No prior experience required.

Material fee: $10, Pre-made warp(s) and printed class handouts.

Intro

Student Supplies: 1. Marudai; 12 to 20 tama. 2. Counterweight bag with short drawstring 2. Chopstick or double-pointed knitting needle. 4. Counterweight, 50-70% of your total tama weight. Coins, fishing sinkers, extra tama, etc. that fit in your counterweight bag are fine.
John has some marudai and tama for loan if prior arrangements are made.

Homework: None