Long Brown and Tangerine Silk Kumihimo Tassled Necklace

Description

I made this elegant kumihimo braided necklace with dozens of strands of brown and tangerine silk thread custom dyed for me in two shades by Queen Creek Supply http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7230649. The colors are a bit muted, giving this piece an exceptionally elegant look. It's approx. 38 inches long plus 1-3/4" tassels on each end, round with a 2mm diameter. Very nice on its own, it also works with a pendant or slide. The square donut shown in the photo is not included; you can find a variety of donuts and other pendants in my shop.

Working with silk thread is a bit of a challenge, but the finished silk piece feels absolutely luxurious! A necklace this thin is slow-going, I can braid only a few inches per hour.

Kumihimo is a centuries-old tradition, dating back to the days of the Samurai who used kumihimo braids to lace up their armor, wrap sword handles to create a secure grip, and to hang a sword on their belts. I love being able to offer my own version of this craft to you! item 129K.

Added on Oct 13, 2009

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