Ryuta Fukuda is seen creating a braided kumihimo item at Ryukobo in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Feb. 12, 2020. (Mainichi/Kota Yoshida) TOKYO -- Spools hitting against one another create gentle echoes ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. What is Kumihimo? The ancient Japanese braiding technique, resulting in an intricate, decorative ...