Japanese Kumihimo & Silk Cords
Crafted by Artisans in Japan
Finest silk braids from Kyoto and Tokyo workshops, made for jewelry makers, designers, and traditional craft lovers worldwide.
Order directly from our atelier
Create your own kumihimo cords with custom color combinations
and order them in bulk, along with longer continuous lengths
and our full color range — available only on our official website.
Popular items – often reordered on our website
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Silk round braided cord kumihimo 2mm 2 meters Japanese silk cord “Edo-uchi-himo” 8 strand braid/MADE in JAPAN
¥2,700 -
Black Silk round braided cord kumihimo Japanese silk cord/0.7mm~7mm/1 meter Edo-uchi-himo 8 strand braid/for jewelry/ Kyoto kumihimo/ #44
Price range: ¥1,100 through ¥6,600 -
Silk round braided cord kumihimo 1.3mm 2meters Japanese silk cord “Edo-uchi-himo” 8 strand braid/MADE in JAPAN
¥2,400 -
Japanese Linen mosquito net fabric 100cm/ Kaya cloth/ Linen 100% Made in Kyoto / unwashed linen fabric/ asa kayaori
¥2,700 -
Silk round braided cord kumihimo 7mm 100cm THICK Japanese silk cord “Kara-uchi-himo” 16 strand braid/MADE in JAPAN
¥5,900
Choose Your Material
Crafted for different lifestyles and uses.
Silk Kumihimo Cords
Traditional Japanese silk braids with a soft sheen and elegant drape. Best suited for special pieces and cultural crafts.
Silook® Polyester Kumihimo
Durable, washable kumihimo cords designed for everyday jewelry.
Ideal for necklaces, bracelets, and regular wear.
About Atelier Miyabi
Our silk and silook® kumihimo cords are created by skilled artisans in workshops across Kyoto, Mie, and Ishikawa.
Each cord is made using traditional braiding techniques passed down through generations,
yet selected and curated for modern use—jewelry making, textile art, accessories, historical craft, and design.
Atelier Miyabi serves as a bridge between Japan’s craftsmanship and creators around the world.
Kumihimo Gallery
From the studio
Process & materials
We work with traditional Japanese techniques and materials,Explore Shibori →
focusing on texture, structure, and quiet details.
Some processes are slow.
Some results are imperfect.
That is part of the work.
From Shibori to Design
Original shibori fabrics, created through traditional resist-dye techniques,
are carefully transformed into contemporary textile designs.
Each pattern begins with real cloth, preserving the rhythm and irregularity of handwork.
From Handwork to Textile Design
Traditional Shibori, Reimagined for Modern Use
Crafted by hand. Designed with intention. Made to be used.
FPP Pattern Design — KANJIpatch
Precision foundation paper piecing patterns inspired by Japanese form and balance.
Designed for makers who value structure, clarity, and thoughtful construction.