One of the traditional Saami duodji crafts is leathermaking. I thought I would give it a try. I started with something simple by purchasing a Sami bracelet kit from a Sami supplier in Sweden TNKReativt.… Read more...
Sami Reindeer Bracelets
Sami Open Braid Weaving
I have been doing a study on Sami band weaving and I noticed that the ends of the heddle woven shoe bands are often finished with a simple braid technique of finger weaving or open braiding the ends.… Read more...
Bands and Braids
Making woven braids, narrow bands, ply-split braiding, cords, tablet weaving.
Kumihimo
Information about making kumihimo braids.
Double Slot Rigid Heddle
The Saami and others in Scandinavia wove belts with complex designs using a double hole rigid heddle.… Read more...
Kumihimo
Japanese Kumihimo Braiding
Braiding
Projects, patterns and lessons on ply-split, sprang and other braiding techniques.
Braid & Embroidery
The making of Iga-kumihimo was introduced from the influencial countries on the Asian continent and the braids were used for Buddhist altars or Shinto implements and costumes.… Read more...
Woven Bands
Weaving in narrow strips or bands has been done for many centuries and in many cultures. Tablet weaving with cards is traceable to the early Iron Age.… Read more...
