Kumihimo Braid Disk

Move coloured threads between notches of a disk in a fixed sequence to braid a cord; match a target pattern.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Japan. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Japan and Korea.