Shelly Gillmann’s Kumihimo Links:

Introduction:

Japanese Kumihimo Master
http://www.channelj.co.jp/meta/takumi_kumihi_e_070804.asx

Introduction, including glossary and source list:

http://www.gflower.org/kumihimo.htm

Patterns/Tutorials:

Tutorial for Kumihimo Finishing:

http://www.satincord.com/htm/kumihimo-finishing.htm

Tutorial (move sequence) for Mitake Gumi Braid (16 strands)—see Pattern Generator:

http://www.webweaver.plus.com/kumihimo/kumihimo.htm

Pattern for "Coral Snake" and "Cheetah" braids:

http://www.rosalieneilson.com/Images/Braids/Coral_Snakes.htm

Tutorial for Heartbraid:

http://www.qvade.dk/paulette/Swap4.htm

Tutorial for Edo Yatsu-- Thick and Thin:

http://damselflys.blogspot.com/2006/10/fall-daze.html

Discussion:

Online kumihimo discussion group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kumi2/

Discussion Thread about Kumihimo (includes photos):

http://www.wetcanvas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=424211&page=6

Sources:

Source for small Round Braiding Board ($4), Cheaper Bobbins, Findings, Embroidery Floss and other supplies:

http://www.weirdollsandcrafts.com/kumihimo/braiding-card.html

Source for larger Braiding Board ($8), EZ Bobbins, silk, “imposter” (fake silk), findings and other Kumihimo stuff

http://www.braidershand.com/

Source for EZ Bobbins ($.39 ea for small bobbins)

http://www.sova-enterprises.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=9456

Source for EK Success Adornment Fibers (on sale $2.98):

http://www.crafterstoybox.com/store/adorn.html

Source for Satin and Rayon Cord:

http://www.satincord.com/

Source for Fibers:

http://thefiberlady.com/

Source for Fibers (Laura Liska):

http://www.carpebeadem.com/beadsandfibers.htm

Book with pretty good instructions:

http://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Guide-Braiding-craft-Kumihimo/dp/0855328282/ref=pd_rhf_f_i_3/002-6966667-7761611

Samples/Galleries:

http://www.squidoo.com/kumihimo

http://www.weavershand.com/kgallery5.html

http://theholmbergs.com/shawn-kumihimo.htm

http://beadbugle.com/html/alethia_donathan.html

http://www.weavershand.com/kgallery8.html

http://www.geocities.com/clairecassan/Kumihimo.html

http://www.weavershand.com/kgallery4.html

Other:

Carey Company wrote the book/s-- lots of info:

http://www.careycompany.com/Jacqui-home.html