Weaving narrow bands, belts and ribbons
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...
During a Renaissance Festival that I attended, Celeste Colbourne of Spinsters Loft, gave a demonstration of using a Lucet to make braiding.… Read more...
A weaving draft for making a traditional Saami belt.
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...
