Craft · No. 56
No. 56その他の繊維製品
Kyo Kumihimo
京くみひも
kyo kumihimo · 京都府
Kyo Kumihimo is a traditional braided cord craft produced in Kyoto, celebrated for its intricate patterns and vibrant silk colors. Historically used to lace armor and bind ceremonial objects, it is today prized as an obi sash cord and decorative accessory.
- Origin
- 京都府
- Category
- その他の繊維製品
- Materials
- Silk · Gold · Silver
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of kumihimo braiding in Japan trace back to the Asuka and Nara periods, when continental culture and Buddhism introduced sophisticated cor…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
Kyo Kumihimo is produced primarily through hand-braiding on traditional wooden stands called kumidai, including the marugumi-dai (round braid stand),…
No. IVClimate
The humid summers of the Kyoto Basin create a moisture-rich environment well suited to working with silk, helping threads remain supple and manageable…
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