Kumihimo Silk Braided Earrings [G]

These Kumihimo silk braided earrings by Tokyo-based artist Noriko Yuki feature two slender braided cords in subtle shades of khaki and a mix of lilac and green, each carefully folded in half and bundled together with silver and brass beads, creating a refined tassel-like silhouette.

Meticulously hand-braided using fine silk threads, the earrings offer a soft, elegant movement as they sway gently from sterling silver hooks. Though delicate in form, they carry a distinct presence—striking a balance between subtlety and character.

A contemporary and graceful expression of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

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Measurements: approx. 5.5cm L / "2.17 (Length not including the hook)
Materials: Cord: Silk / Hooks: silver 925 / glass and brass beads
Handcrafted in Japan

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Tokyo born and raised Noriko YUKI, after graduating from Tokyo Zokei University with a degree in Fine Arts in Painting, she got deeply attracted by the beauty and techniques of the Peruvian Braiding in the Andes and started studying under master Kumihimo artist Etsuko Matsushita in 2003. Also discovering the art of Japanese traditional Kumihimo, Noriko started studying and working with Kumihimo.

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ABOUT KUMIHIMO
Kumihimo are braided silk cords and it is a traditional art and craft that have been made for over fourteen hundred years in Japan. Kumihimo cords were used for aristocratic costumes, interior furnishings and decorations, musical instruments, and religious equipment for temples and shrines. In the modern days Kumihimo are crafted to make obijime which are cords worn belted around the front of obi and are important decorative element/accessory for kimono.