"Gathered Threads" (aka Kumihimo)
Originating in Japan, Kumihimo is becoming more and more popular among western jewelry designers. Threads are weaved together in a rope like pattern creating a very tight weave. Some designs are more circular in style, while others can be square.
I enjoy creating Kumihimo jewelry using at least eight threads and embellishing them with hundreds of beads (estimate an average of no less than 400 beads for a bracelet and 800 beads for a necklace all the way up to multi-strand designs.)
Time consuming as it is, kumihimo has a very therapeutic feel when you start weaving the threads together over and over and over again, until your piece is at the desired length.
This ancient technique is so inspiring to me that I will continue to help evolve and transform it into my jewelry designs.
I enjoy creating Kumihimo jewelry using at least eight threads and embellishing them with hundreds of beads (estimate an average of no less than 400 beads for a bracelet and 800 beads for a necklace all the way up to multi-strand designs.)
Time consuming as it is, kumihimo has a very therapeutic feel when you start weaving the threads together over and over and over again, until your piece is at the desired length.
This ancient technique is so inspiring to me that I will continue to help evolve and transform it into my jewelry designs.
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