Kumihimo Silk Braided Earrings [J]

2025-09-25T19:18:35+09:00

Vendor: Noriko YUKI
Type: Jewelry & Accessories
Price: 120.00

Kumihimo silk braided earrings by Tokyo-based artist Noriko Yuki present a refined design that blends traditional Japanese braiding techniques with natural stones: riverstone and jade together with glass beads. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted from hand-dyed silk, showcasing the delicate textures and graceful movement unique to Kumihimo.

The earrings sway gently with a playful charm, bringing both elegance and softness to your look. Finished with 14K gold filled hooks, they are lightweight and comfortable - ideal for everyday wear as well as special occasions.

A beautifully modern expression of Japanese tradition in a wearable form.

Measurements: approx. 3.5cm L / 1.38" (Length not including the hook)
Materials: Cord: Silk / Hooks: 14k Gold-filled / riverstone, jade, glass 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.