- Anda Gumi A plain weave braid of over one, under one, over one …
- Ayatakadai A combination of an Ayatakedai and a Takadai. (dif spelling)
- Ayatakedai This stand makes warp-twined bands (eye-yuh-talk-eh-dye)
- Hekomi The well or depression in the mirror of a Marudai (hey-co-me)
- Hira-dama Washi (paper) tama used on the Karakumidai (hee-ra-da-ma)
- Hishi “Diamond” used in conjunction with Karakumidai braiding(he-she)
- Ichimai Kourai Gumi A one layer 2-2 twill braid of over two, under two, over two …
- Kagami The mirror or top section of a Marudai (ka-ga-me)
- Kagami no ana The hole in the mirror of a Marudai where the braiding occurs (ka-ga-me)
- Kakudai This upward braiding stand makes braids with twisted elements(cah-coo-dye)
- Karakumidai This kumihimo braiding stand creates a flat braid (car-ah-koo-me-dye)
- Kensaki The point of braiding, known as POB (ken-sa-kee)
- Hekomi The depression in the marudai mirror (Hey-ko-me)
- Kohrai Gumi A one layer braid blending Plain Weave and Twill structures
- Kute-uchi Loop braiding in Japan (koo-tay oo-chi)
- Marudai A round-top braiding stand
- Mugiho Gumi A one layer braid with a thick ridge along the selvedges
- Nejime A securing tie used to secure warp threads together (ney-gee-meh)
- Obi A broad sash worn around the waist of a Japanese kimono (o-bi)
- Obijime Braided cord wrapped around an obi to hold it in place (oh-be-gee-me)
- Omori The bag holding the counterweights balancing the tama (o-mor-ee)
- Takadai The high stand or frame used to make flat braids (taw-kaw-dye)
- Tama Wooden bobbins used for the fiber or materials on the marudai (taw-ma)
- Tsune Gumi A one layer 3-3 twill braid of over three, under three, over three…