$40.00
29 in stock
Edo Yatsu Spirals and Stripes by Rosalie Neilson
29 in stock
Instructor – Rosalie Neilson
Rosalie Neilson has been making kumihimo braids for more than 35 years. In 1980, she visited a Tokyo kimono factory, became enamored with kumi braids, took a private class, and came home with a marudai, kakudai, and two instruction books written in Japanese. Throughout the years she has developed into a true master of the art with exquisite
designs using both color and geometry.
“My love of color comes from being raised in Oregon. During the majority of the year, nature appears in shades of green, blue, and grey. In this softly lit environment of neutrals, bright colors stand out in sharp contrast.” And so they do in her braids.
Her love of color doesn’t stop there. She was intrigued by the number of ways a braider could use two colors with the Hira Kara Gumi braid and began exploring each one. In 1998, after 18 years of exploration with this braid structure, Rosalie, with the help of her mathematically inclined brother, documented and published the Thirty-Seven Interlacements of Hira Kara Gumi. This was followed by The Twenty-Four Interlacements of Edo-Yatsu Gumi. A third book Kongo Gumi – A Cacophony of Spots – Coils – Zags – Lines was published in 2013 and documents. All 1,157 variations of the 16-strand Edo-Yatsu using just two colors. These are true labors of passion and kumihimo love!
Equipment Needed:
Marudai
8 Tama with leaders
Counterweight 45% of total tama weight
Chopstick
Materials:
Fiber of your choice
Kit Availability:
Experience Required:
This is a project for intermediate to advanced braiders. Students should know how to set up their tama and counterweight.
If you have questions about purchasing process, please email them to education@amksoc.org.
If you have questions about the class itself, email them to EdoYatsuSpiralStripe@amksoc.org
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