Kumihimo which literally means "joining threads together", is a Japanese braiding art practised for well over 1,300 years. Braiding traditions existed in other cultures, but in Japan the technique developed into a distinctive art used in religion, court life, and later samurai armour and swords. Kumihimo is also a lovely example of how simple repeated rules can create complex patterns - a hands-on mix of craft, maths, and algorithmic thinking. All ages are welcome (5-100!). We provide kumihimo disks and a choice of coloured threads - including glow-in-the-dark. Participants can choose to make either a bracelet, a phone wristlet, or a badge lanyard to take home. Duration - 2 hours