Kumihimo Disk for Round Braids

Weave stunning cords and bracelets with ease using this traditional Japanese kumihimo braiding disk.

Kumihimo (組み紐) means “gathered threads” and refers to the ancient Japanese art of braid-making. This round foam disk is a modern, portable version of the traditional marudai (braiding stand), designed to help you create intricate braided cords—perfect for making misanga, the Japanese-style friendship bracelets often given as charms of good luck and protection.

The disk features 32 numbered slots around the edge and a center hole to anchor your braid. Each slot helps keep your threads organized, making it easy to follow patterns and maintain consistent tension while braiding.

What’s Included:

• Kumihimo braiding disk (round, with 32 notches)

• Braided silk thread

• Instruction booklet in Japanese, with clear visual diagrams but has clear diagrams and step-by-step instructions! We use a translation app (Google Translate) on our phones to help extract additional meaning from the translated words. There's a tutorial for this here!

What You’ll Need:

• At least 7 embroidery threads or floss (you can use up to 16 for more intricate patterns)

• Scissors

How It Works: Place your threads evenly in the slots around the disk and follow a simple pattern of movement—typically moving threads across the disk in a set sequence. Over time, you’ll see a beautiful spiral braid emerge through the center.

🎨 Customize your design with different thread colors, bead additions, or button closures for a personalized touch.

Details:

• Dimensions: 4" diameter x 0.27" thick (10 cm x 7 mm)

• Made in Japan

Why You’ll Love It:

✔ Portable and beginner-friendly

✔ Great for making friendship bracelets, decorative cords, keychains, and more

Rooted in centuries of Japanese tradition -- in Japan, it’s believed that when a misanga naturally falls off, your wish will come true.

🧵 A modern twist on a timeless technique—braid your own misanga!