The Necessary Tool of Samurai Related to "Seven Techniques using a Ninja Sword" Iga Kumihimo - Iga Braided Cords
Kumihimo are made of thin thread braids, such as silk, cotton, gold and silver threads
The demand for braids expanded when samurai emerged.
It became an indispensable item for samurai jewelry as a combination of decorated armors and beautifies swords. After the collapse of the Samurai society, it was mainly used for “obijime”, a code to be tied around obi (sash) for kimono.
Iga Kumihimo hand-braided cords are well-known for their rich silk threads, dyed in a vibrant range of colors, and their outstanding craftsmanship. They have a distinctive texture arising from the tactile nature of the braided interwoven silk threads and a gorgeous visual fascination created by the sheen of silk.
The hand braid is high in value and Iga braid currently accounts for 90% of the hand braids nationwide.
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“Fujioka Kumihimo Store" in 422 Uenononinmachi, Iga where a young man who protects the traditional culture of hand braids:
Kumihimo Craftsman: Fujioka Hiroharu (藤岡 潤全さん)
Born in Mie Prefecture in 1977
Teacher (Mother): Fujioka Keiko (藤岡 恵子さん)
Father: Fujioka Takashi
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There are three main types of braids:
角組 – Squared
丸組 - Rounded
平組 - Flat
Among these three types of shapes, there are countless ways to assemble depending on the arrangement of craftsmen, and the "Kumidai (set-up table)" changes depending on the way of assembly.
There are 4 types of typical set-up tables:
角台 - Kakudai
丸台 - Marudai
綾竹台 - Ayatakedai
高台 – Kodai
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► Where to Buy & More Information
Fujioka Kumihimo Store (藤岡組紐店)
Address: 422 Uenononinmachi, Iga, Mie 518-0831, Japan
Phone: +81 595-22-8551
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