Tozaburo x Kyoto Asahiya kumihimo Gemstone bracelet

Japanese Kumihimo Braid Gemstone Bracelet

Tozaburo Himo x Kyoto Asahiya

Tozaburo Himo x Kyoto Asahiya

These lovely bracelets are made weaving together silk threads and using natural stones. TOZABURO HIMO's skilled artists use two techniques to create two stunning but unique patterns.

Material : Silk 100%, garnet, jade, amethyst, lapis lazuli, onyx.
Length : about 43cm (We adjust the size to your wrist for fee.)

Wrist size: about 19cm (7.2in)

※ The wrist size is big. please confirm your wrist size before ordering this item.

【 Red with garnet】

Garnet is January birthstone (Capricorn and Aquarius). It symbolizes protection, trust, friendship, commitment, love and it is also believed to bring prosperity, good health and happiness. 

【💚 Green with Jade】

Jade symbolizes serenity, purity and wisdom. Also it is considered the stone of friendship.Taurus, Gemini, Libra, and Aries are said to benefit from this stone.

【💜 Purple with amethyst】

Amethyst is the birthstone for February (Aquarius and Pisces) but can also be used for Capricorn, Virgo and Saggituarius. It is believed to be a powerful and protective gemstone, soothing stress and increasing positve energy.

【💙 Blue with lapis lazuli】

Lapis lazuli is the stone for Sagitarius but Taurus, Libra, and Virgo can benefit as well. It is known as the wisdom stone and is believed to be helpuful in boosting self-confidence and encouraging self-expression.

【🖤 Black with onyx】

Onyx is the gemstone for Leo. It is often used as an amulet to ward off negative energy and bring stability. It is also believed to bring luck and happiness to couples.

About kumihimo

Kumihimo is a Japanese word meaning "gathered threads" and it is a form of braid-making said to date back to the 6th century and to have been imported from China and the Korean peninsula. Patterns and techniques were trasmitted among the members of a family and kept secret. Kumihimo was widely used in Shinto rituals, as decoration in Buddhist temples, and as attire among the nobles of the Imperial Court. It was long used by the samurai for sword straps, armor, and horses.

In the Meiji period, following the decline of the samurai class, people began to use kumihimo as obijime to hold kimono's sash and draw attention to its fabric.

Kumihimo has appeared in the world-wide known animation movie "Your name" in which Mitsuha uses it to tie her hair, whereas Taki uses it as a bracelet.

Special care

Please note that these bracelets are entirely handmade and each of them is unique. Since they are made with silk and they are hand-dyed we recommend you special care while wearing them. 

• Take them off while bathing or taking a shower;
• Avoid wearing them while doing physical activity cause sweat might cause the color to fade;
• Take them off if using chemical products, such as cleaning detergents.

※ The color may differ from the actual one depending on the coloration condition of the monitor.