Gina-B Silkworks | Japanese Girl's Day hanging decoration - hishikazari with woven wraps / create unique patterns @GinaBSilkworks | Uploaded September 2022 | Updated October 2024, 23 hours ago.
These paper and thread ornaments are often used in hanging decorations (mobiles) to celebrate Hina Matsuri - Girl's Day or Doll Day in Japan on March 3rd. The regions of Yanagawa, Higashi, and Sakata particularly use hanging decorations, and the Festival of Hanging Hina Doll decorations runs from 20 Jan - 3 Mar.
These ornaments are easy to make, and are usually wrapped with a simple wrap technique, which can be seen in my video here -
youtu.be/NsLJqGpX74s
However, in this video, I am going to show you how to incorporate needle weaving to further enhance your designs. I'll also show you how to make a simple hanging loop and tassel to finish the hishikazari
I'm using our Hishikazari tool, available from our website at
ginabsilkworks.co.uk
00:00:00 - Intro
00:33:00 - Make the shape
00:04:40 - Work the thread covering
33:20:85 - Make the hanging tassel
35:20:10 - A binding knot
These paper and thread ornaments are often used in hanging decorations (mobiles) to celebrate Hina Matsuri - Girl's Day or Doll Day in Japan on March 3rd. The regions of Yanagawa, Higashi, and Sakata particularly use hanging decorations, and the Festival of Hanging Hina Doll decorations runs from 20 Jan - 3 Mar.
These ornaments are easy to make, and are usually wrapped with a simple wrap technique, which can be seen in my video here -
youtu.be/NsLJqGpX74s
However, in this video, I am going to show you how to incorporate needle weaving to further enhance your designs. I'll also show you how to make a simple hanging loop and tassel to finish the hishikazari
I'm using our Hishikazari tool, available from our website at
ginabsilkworks.co.uk
00:00:00 - Intro
00:33:00 - Make the shape
00:04:40 - Work the thread covering
33:20:85 - Make the hanging tassel
35:20:10 - A binding knot
![How to warp a 2 roller loom for tablet weaving [Method 1] and beginning weaving](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tcGZa6Lt1hc/hqdefault.jpg "How to warp a 2 roller loom for tablet weaving [Method 1] and beginning weaving
This video shows one method of warping - and beginning to weave - the Gina-B Silkworks Ribbon & Tablet Loom for tablet weaving (aka card weaving). This method will work on any two roller band or ribbon loom, and is good for beginners to help get an even tension.
Topics covered include reading a pattern, threading the tablets, fixing a threading mistake and the basics of turning the tablets forward and backwards.
More videos will be uploaded showing alternative warping methods.
The loom is available as a build-it-yourself kit from our website at
https://www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/ginabshop/index.php/shop-by-craft/weaving")
