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15 05, 2026

AKS Classes on Demand

By Kristen MacDowell|2026-08-03T11:42:57-05:00May 15, 2026|AKSCoD, Featured Home|

AKS is pleased to announce the addition new AKS Classes on Demand Lucky Fish Necklace with Yin Guang Edo Yatsu Spirals and Stripes with [...]

5 03, 2026

~ AKS Gathering 2026 ~ Sept 23 to 26 Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN

By Cherie MacArthur|2026-08-04T16:50:02-05:00March 5, 2026|Featured Home, Gathering 2026|

THE AMERICAN KUMIHIMO SOCIETY PRESENTS THE AKS GATHERING 2026 September 23 - 26 Minneapolis/St.Paul, Minnesota The "Twin Cities" Hosted at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul [...]

4 02, 2026

Dave and Janis Retire From BraidersHand

By Kristen MacDowell|2026-05-27T07:44:25-05:00February 4, 2026|Featured Home, News|

Congratulations and Happy Retirement to Dave and Janis Saunders, Founders of BraidersHand. For nearly a quarter of a century, BraidersHand has been the premier [...]

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