The Kumihimo Companion
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Kumihimo |
1986, published by Lark Books (USA)
ISBN 0-937274-59-3
Soft cover, about 93 pages
No longer in the publisher's catalog, but is still available from multiple sources
For the marudai
In English
One of the early English-language books on how to braid. Very detailed information.
Shows how to make the braids listed below.
Braids in this book:
| Seq | Braid | Elements | Shape | Dai | Look-Up Name | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yotsu Gumi | 4 | round | marudai | Maru Yotsu (Yotsu Gumi) | Maru Yotsu (Yotsu Gumi) |
| 2 | Kaku Yatsu Gumi | 8 | square | marudai | Kaku Yatsu | tbd |
| 3 | Maru-Genji Gumi | 16 | round | marudai | Maru Genji Variation | tbd |
| 4 | Maru Yattsu | 8 | round | marudai | Edo Yatsu | Edo Yatsu |
| 5 | Yattsu Rai Gumi | 8 | flat | marudai | Yatsu Se | tbd |
| 6 | Kara Uchi Gumi | 16 | round | marudai | Naiki | Edo Yatsu |
| 7 | Keiruko No Himo | 16 | round | marudai | Maru Kara | tbd |
| 8 | Chidori Gumi | 16 | flat | marudai | Chidori | tbd |
| 9 | Kongo Gumi | 16 | round | marudai | Kongoh Z 16 | Kongoh |
| 10 | Oimatsu Gumi | 16 | round | marudai | Oimatsu 16 | tbd |
| 11 | Shi-No-Nome Gumi | 16 | square | marudai | Shinonome | Maru Yotsu (Yotsu Gumi) |
| 12 | Mitake Gumi | 16 | flat | marudai | Hira Kara | tbd |