This is a double hishi (diamond) karakumi (style of early period kumihimo, or Japanese braiding) done on a karakumidai.

The color scheme is based on the Heian kasane called Wysteria, which is white and graduated (murasaki) purples. It is worked with 48 strands on a karakumidai, using cotton DMC.

When finished, it will be a narrow belt, about 3/4 an inch wide and 8 feet long.

Started: June 11, 2011
Finished: ?

48 strand braid.

D=Dark purple pair 154 DMC
M=Medium purple pair 327 DMC
L=Light Purple Pair 3835 DMC
W=White pair blanc DMC
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Final length: 8 feet+ tassels