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Vivi 🌸 on Instagram: "Always dream about making my own Kumihimo braids after watching Your Name! Kumihimo is a traditional Japanese braiding technique used to create intricate cords. Meaning “gathered threads,” it has been historically used for fastening samurai armor, adorning kimonos, and in tea ceremonies. The braids are made with tools like the marudai or takadai, and are valued for their strength, flexibility, and beauty, making Kumihimo a respected art form in Japanese culture. In the ani

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