Books

A select group of braiding publications from around the world covering kumihimo and other braids. We also offer three downloads.

Building a Takadai by Rodrick Owen for those who would like to build their own takadai.
TakaDraft is software commission by Rodrick Owen for creating pick-up braids.
Takadai Braid Designs. There was not room in Rodrick Owen’s book Making Kumihimo for this information. It is a download that includes an Introduction to the Takadai, Introduction to Multiple Pick-up Braids as well as How to Change 'Pick-up' Bobbins, and Pickup Designs numbers 55, 56 and 57.

A Supplementary Translation of Makiko Tada’s CTB 1 Marudai Braids With Commentary by Michael Hattori

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Andean Sling Braids: New Designs for Textile Artists by Rodrick Owen and Terry Newhouse Flynn

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Beads and Braids by Jacqui Carey

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Beginners Guide to Japanese Braiding: The Art of Kumihimo by Jacqui Carey

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Bobbin Switching in Two Colours by Leigh Morris

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Braids and Beyond by Jacqui Carey

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Braids, Bands & Beyond: The Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Braiding

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Building a Takadai by Rodrick Owen - PDF (Digital Download)

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Comprehensive Treatise of Braids I: Maru-dai braids 1 by Makiko Tada

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Comprehensive Treatise of Braids III - Taka-dai Braids 1 by Makiko Tada

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Comprehensive Treatise of Braids IV - Taka-dai Braids 2 by Makiko Tada

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Comprehensive Treatise of Braids V - Taka-dai 3 by Makiko Tada

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Comprehensive Treatise of Braids VI - Kumihimo: Disk and Plate by Makiko Tada

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Comprehensive Treatise of Braids VII - Kumihimo: Disk and Plate 2 by Makiko Tada

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Creative Kumihimo by Jacqui Carey

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European Loop Braiding: Part I: Loop Exchanges

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Kumihimo: Japanese Silk Braiding Techniques by Catherine Martin

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Kumihimo: The Essence of Japanese Braiding by Aiko Sakai and Makiko Tada

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Oblique 2/2 Twill Braids in Two Colours by Leigh Morris

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Oblique Plain Weave Braiding in Two Colours by Leigh Morris

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