The Thirty-Seven Interlacements of Hira Kara Gumi is a design book for braiding enthusiasts. Learn how the binary number system is used to predict the definitive number of unique two color designs in the Kumihimo braid known as Hira Kara Gumi. Braiding instructions show the four movements required to make this braid, whether using the traditional Japanese Marudai stand or a foam braiding disk. This popular 8-element flat braid is used by weavers, jewelry designers and others interested in plaited elements for use as embellishments or decorative purposes. Includes a numbered template showing the positions of the eight elements, an aid for creating multi-colored braids. Of the thirty-seven unique designs using colors labeled A and B, there are two designs with 7 A and 1 B; eight with 6 A and 2 B; fourteen designs with 5 A and 3 B, and thirteen with 4 elements A and 4 elements B. Arranged according to their binary code, the thirty-seven designs use black as color A, and one of six different colors for color B. The cover art replicates the traditional Japanese stitched binding method.Size: 4.313 x 6.75 | 39 color diagrams | braiding instructions | braid template | 60 pages folded in half ISBN 13: 9780966486339