2021 KUMIHIMO: The Art of Japanese Silk Braiding by DOMYO
9 videos • 636 views • by JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles KUMIHIMO: The Art of Japanese Silk Braiding by DOMYO is the first exhibition in the United States to explore the history and art of Japanese silk braiding, or kumihimo (“braided cords”). The JAPAN HOUSE touring exhibition is produced by Yusoku Kumihimo Domyo (Domyo), a Tokyo-based company that has been making braided silk cords by hand since 1652. The tradition of kumihimo began in Japan in the sixth century in the Imperial Court and Buddhist temples, and by the ninth century, during the Heian period (794–1185), it reached its golden age. Braided silk cords of many styles and patterns were used for aristocratic costumes, interior furnishings and decorations, musical instruments, and religious equipment for temples and shrines. From around the tenth century, kumihimo was also used for swords and armor by members of the military. Later, the cords became important decorative elements on kimonos and kimono accessories for well-to-do members of the general population. These braided silk cords are still featured in traditional dress and settings; they are also incorporated into contemporary fashion and inspiring braiding applications in engineering, architecture, and even space technology. Learn more at https://www.japanhousela.com/exhibiti...