Sanadahimo: Japanese Traditional Woven Straps
Kansai Culture Traditional | 2020.02.06 |
Have you heard of Kumihimo? There is a kind called Sanadahimo.
Sanadahimo has a long history and has deeply rooted in people’s lives.
Recently, we had the chance to visit a shop in Kyoto called Enami. Sanadahimo is a kind of Kumihimo and here at Enami, they have been making these braided starps for generations.
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- *Left: Twisted Rope, Centre: Kumihimo, Right: Sanadahimo
The use of these Kumihimo spread across Japan, especially in the Kansai region. Sanadahimo was one of the kind that was made in Kansai and was used for many different purposes because it had a tougher, more durable, structure compared to the original Kumihimo.
- *Left: Twisted Rope, Centre: Kumihimo, Right: Sanadahimo
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