June Virtual Gathering
June Virtual Gathering Information and Schedule May 15th - [...]
April Virtual Gathering
Videos for Viewing Classes and ... If you are [...]
June VG Scholarships
Virtual Gathering Scholarships
2022 Virtual Gatherings Schedule Announced
The AKS Virtual Gathering team announced the dates for three [...]
Joan Anderson Remembered
One of the AKS founding members, Joan Anderson, has passed. [...]
Karen DeSousa Obituary
Karen DeSousa was known to many in the kumihimo community [...]
2020 Braids Not to Wear Contest Winners
The competition was intense! AKS held its First Annual Juried [...]
Makiko Tada – 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Kumihimo Society is proud to name Makiko Tada [...]
How I learned to Photograph My Braids
With my newfound love of Kumihimo, I wanted to combine my hobbies and start sharing the braids I created through photos. Jewelry seems to have particular challenges. Thus, my quest to learn to take a better picture became my mission. Whether you have a 35mm camera, a point-and-shoot, or you are using your cell phone, I think many of these tips will be helpful.