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Braiding/Weaving with the Paper Strips from URSUS®
Kamihimo comprises Japanese words: “Kami” = paper & “Himo” = string.
Coloured “paper strings” are glued together to form a ribbon. Initially – and still today – these kamihimo tapes are used for packing rice sacks. Due to its robustness, however, the product was found to be most commonly used in tying parcels together. This changed, however, with the introduction of strapping tapes for these packages, and many manufacturers ceased production. Today, you can get the strips mainly as a craft material.
Addressing Common Questions: Do the Kamihimo tapes break when they get wet?
Rest assured, these tapes do not dissolve when wet. In fact, it’s part of the braiding technique to moisten the ribbons in between to make them easier to work with. So, you can be confident in the durability of your creations.
How to weave a simple small basket: https://youtu.be/3bH7KhPqGXk
Instructions in German/English : https://katalog.ursus-basteln.com/index.html?catalog=Paper_Straps_Anleitung_DE_EN
