A l i z a r i n - b r a c e l e t

Description

This bracelet is a 16-strand flat kumihimo braid, which I made from mixed, hand-dyed fibres in exotic reds, pinks and purples with hints of green, gold and blue.

The braid is 1.2cm (~1/2") wide, and the bracelet measures 19cm (8 1/4") in circumference. It opens and closes with an antique bronze lobster clasp. If you would like a shorter length, let me know and I will happily adjust the bracelet to your requirements!

Kumihimo, an ancient Japanese craft, is a type of braiding done using a frame, called a marudai, and bobbins (in multiples of 4). In Japan, kumihimo braids are used to make obijime ties for kimono, and were used to assemble samurai armour.

Thanks to my fellow UK Etsian, sassalynne, for the beautiful hand-dyed fibres used in this bracelet~!

Thanks for looking~!

The Kaeru x

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To find out more about the tastykaeru, please check out:

http://www.tastykaeru.blogspot.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tastykaeru/sets/

Added on Sep 03, 2009