Takadai (taw-kaw-dye)
The traditional Japanese takadai, is called the "high stand", where the braider kneels on a board or sits on a stool inside the stand. In [...]
The traditional Japanese takadai, is called the "high stand", where the braider kneels on a board or sits on a stool inside the stand. In [...]
Traditionally tama are made of hard wood, turned on a lathe to create an hour-glass shape. In Japanese there is no "s" added to a [...]
Tsune Gumi, the literal translation is Endless Braid. In weaving terms, it is a 3-3 twill; the working bundle goes over 3, under 3 etc. [...]