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Rare Kumihimo books on Karakumi Hirao, Shosoin, Metal and Beads
Comprehensive Treatise of Braids Now available |
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Techniques of free pattern creation of Nimai-mono (double sheeter)
are clearly explained. Now you can read and write Ayagaki and create your original
Taka-dai braids. Ayagaki samples of 62 Kourai and 5 Anda are included. 164 pages (12 color pages) Price: 7000 yen Both English and Japanese ISBN 978-4-925252-15-1 |
Catalogue published during the exhibition |
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This booklet was published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name at Matsuya Ginza in January 2021. Images trace the history of Kumihimo for 2500 years including ancient Andean sling braids, Andean flat braids, reproductions of masterpieces from the Heian and Kamakura periods, and completely new contemporary braids. The critical review on many references at the end of the book is useful.
68 pages (full color ) |
| Comprehensive Treatise of Braids Covering braids of the world from ancient Andes to Japanese Kumihimo Volume VII Kumihimo Disk and Plate 2 By Makiko Tada 2013 |
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Using Kumihimo Disk and Plate developed by the author and Hamanaka, completely new braids such as frilled flat square and circle spirals and picot edged flat circle spiral with multi colour switching technigues can be made. Suited for making accessories.
112 pages (full color ) Errata Limitted offer during COVID-19 control |
| Comprehensive Treatise of Braids Covering braids of the world from ancient Andes to Japanese Kumihimo Volume VI Kumihimo Disk and Plate By Makiko Tada 2007, 2009 |
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Using Kumihimo Disk and Plate developed by the author and Hamanaka, completely new braids such as Zig-zag, Round helical and Braids in a braid are introduced as well as traditional Japanese and Andean braids. Suited for making accessories.
89 pages (full color )
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| Comprehensive Treatise of Braids Covering braids of the world from ancient Andes to Japanese Kumihimo Volume I Maru-dai Braids 1 4th edition By Makiko Tada 1996, 1999, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2020 |
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Owing to computer -generated very clear diagrams, you can learn by
yourself 120 Maru-dai techniques with various color arrangement examples and new
ideas of design such as triangular and semicircular cross sections for necklaces.
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Comprehensive Treatise of Braids Out of Print |
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With diagrams of both maru-dai and cardboard, you can learn by yourself
72 sling braids of the Andes. Suitable for making braid applications such as Christmas
wreathes, key holders and accessories in group exercises. 128 pages (8 color pages) Price: 5000 yen Japanese ISBN 978-4-925252-12-7 |
| Comprehensive Treatise of Braids Covering braids of the world from ancient Andes to Japanese Kumihimo Volume III Taka-dai Braids 1 2nd edition By Makiko Tada 1998, 2004 |
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With clear diagrams of equipments and braiding structures, any taka-dai
beginner can learn 39 techniques of Ichimai-mono (single sheeter) from basics to
creative designs. Applicable to sash belts, neckties and Obi-jime (sash belt for Kimono). 154 pages (8 color pages) Price: 5000 yen Both English and Japanese ISBN 978-4-925252-13-5 |
| Comprehensive Treatise of Braids Covering braids of the world from ancient Andes to Japanese Kumihimo Volume IV Taka-dai Braids 2 2nd edition By Makiko Tada 1998, 2004 |
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Techniques of 4 Ichimai-mono (single sheeter) and 28 Nimai-mono (double
sheeter) from basics to traditional designs such as Saidaiji-gumi are included. Techniques
to create free patterns will be dealt with in the third volume. 158 pages (8 color pages) Price: 5000 yen Both English and Japanese ISBN 978-4-925252-14-3 |
| Formerly published by Nipon Vogue and Texte, Inc.
All books of this series are out of print except for this title. Kumihimo, The Essence of Japanese Braiding By Aiko Sakai and Makiko Tada Reprinted edition by Lacis 1980 and 2005 |
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Elementary techniques of 12 maru-dai, 30 kaku-dai and 20 ayatake-dai
are included. Suitable for beginners. 134 pages (25 color pages) Price: $24.00 English ISBN 978-1-891656-52-X |
| Ayatakedai braids By Aiko Sakai and Makiko Tada 1983 |
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Advanced ayatake-dai techniques of 58 patterns are included. 61 pages (19 color pages) Hard cover Price: 4000 yen, Japanese ISBN 978-4-925252-02-X |
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