Braids: 250 Patterns from Japan, Peru & Beyond

by Rodrick Owen

Takes a look at two families of braids, Peruvian, and Japanese braids, and shows more than 50 different braid designs incorporating over 250 patterns

Genres: Crafts, Japan

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

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Braids :250 Patterns from Japan, Peru & Beyond

includes history of Peruvian and Japanese (Kumihimo) braids.
how to make the tools
Design areas
mathematics of braids

[Shannon]

This is mostly cords, but they are fun to play with and the instructions are clear.

[Hair Work]

Can't get to read it it won't let me get in to read it, so annoying and going around in circles

[Melissa]

I can't read it just to see what unique styles I can achieve with my own hair.

[lk]

best book out of the bunch ... explains the maru dai & how to use the cardboard version ... also has lots of patterns