Ichimai Kourai Gumi, Kourai translates to Korea and Ichimai to One layer. The name translates into One Layer Korean Braid. As the descriptive name is 2-2 Twill, [...]

Imposter is a synthetic thread from Japan that mimics silk. It is also less expensive than silk. Biron is a similar thread also from Japan.

In Kumihimo interlacement occurs at the Point of Braiding where the various braiding strands come together to form the braid. In using the takadai or [...]