Kumihimo Beadwork Jewelry [Japanese Braiding]

Japanese Braiding by Debbie Hummer

Debbie Hummer has been creating Kumihimo jewelry for several years, inspired by all the local flavor that she has come to love.

Her work has been praised by experts, she has sold numerous pieces to private collectors and through local art galleries like Mountain Made.

The art of Kumihimo or Japanese braiding is the traditional Japanese technique of braiding strands of silk to create intricately colored cords.

While Kumihimo can be used as simple decorative lace or functional cords, when combined with beads this inspiring form of braiding produces some very beautiful jewelry as you can see…