New！Kyoto Asahiya kumihimo bracelet

Japanese Kumihimo Braid Bracelet

Tozaburo Himo x Kyoto Asahiya

Handmade by Tozaburo Himo

Material : Silk 100%, Metal
Length : about 16cm (Since it has a metal clasp, it can be adjusted up to a maximum wrist size of about 20cm )

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.