Analysis of Motion and Shape in Braiding Using Kumihimo Disk for Beginners

Abstract

In this study, we evaluated both qualitatively and quantitatively the production of the braiding process when using a kumihimo disk for beginners. An experiment was conducted to establish a teaching method for braid making using a kumihimo disk. In Study 1, 12 beginners braided a braid for 5 min with “Yatsu-Kongoh”, used a kumihimo disk. As a result, the direction of movement of the thread was divided into a constant group and a non-constant group. Comparing the thickness of the braided strings, the group in which the direction of movement of the thread was constant was finer. From the findings obtained in Study 1, Study 2 was conducted to clarify whether changing the disk or holding the thread affects the finish of the string. 11 beginners braided a braid for 10 min with “Yatsu- Kongoh”. As a result, the string tied under the condition of changing the disk and holding the thread was thin. As a consideration, the importance of thread holding was suggested, and the direction of teaching to beginners was suggested.

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