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KYOTO ASAHIYA Red Japanese Kumihimo Silk Braided Bracelet for Men Women, Braided Double Bracelet, Handemade Kimono Bracelet, Gift for unisex

KWD 13.500

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Special Features

  • Made in Japan.
  • Material : Silk 100%
  • Length : about 36cm. Ball Diameter : about 1cm
  • Kumihimo is a Japanese word meaning "gathered threads" and it is a form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands. Kumihimo has appeared in the world-wide known animation movie "Your name" in which the female main charcter, Mitsuha, uses it to tie her hair, while Taki as a bracelet.
  • It has been used since ancient times, some says it dates back to the 6th century, family members used to pass pattern and techniques verbally to keep them secret. Kumihimo has been used in various ways, for example as a string of armor by samurai, but also as a crown attire. Nowadays kumihimo are used as a ties on haori jackets and obijimes, and as fashionable hair ornaments, dress garments and accessories as well.

Description

Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands. Kumihimo is Japanese for "gathered threads". A braid has also appeared in the Japanese movie "Your name." In the movie "Your name.", A braid which Taki Tatibana uses as a bracelet has appeared in order for Mitsuha Miyamizu to tie her hair. [What is KUMIHIMO] The braid's history is old, it has been used in various ways such as braid of court dress and crown attire, string of armor armor. Beautiful silk threads change to one braid while going over KUMIDAI. And the braid is excellent in elasticity, has the characteristic that it is easy to tie and not loose.

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