<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[Persistent Stitches]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[http://persistentstitches.org]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[persiststitches]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://persistentstitches.org/author/persiststitches/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Braided Kumihimo Necklaces]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[
<div data-carousel-extra='{"blog_id":149319456,"permalink":"https:\/\/persistentstitches.org\/2020\/11\/13\/braided-kumihimo-necklaces\/"}'  class="wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular"><div class="tiled-gallery__gallery"><div class="tiled-gallery__row"><div class="tiled-gallery__col" style="flex-basis:33.333333333333%;"><figure class="tiled-gallery__item"><img data-attachment-id="3038" data-permalink="https://persistentstitches.org/blackpurple/" data-orig-file="https://persistentstitchesorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/blackpurple.jpg" data-orig-size="3024,4032" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Pixel 3a&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1602072388&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.44&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;71&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.041667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="blackpurple" data-image-description="&lt;p&gt;Item: Braided Kumihimo Necklaces. Necklaces made by braiding cords on a kumihimo loom. All necklaces can be customized to certain lengths or with different closures &#8211; see the individual descriptions for details, especially as not all necklaces can be customized in the same way. Please allow some extra time (5-7 days) for customization.&lt;/p&gt;
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://persistentstitchesorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/blackpurple.jpg?w=225" data-large-file="https://persistentstitchesorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/blackpurple.jpg?w=768" data-attachment-id="3038" data-permalink="https://persistentstitches.org/blackpurple/" data-orig-file="https://persistentstitchesorg.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/blackpurple.jpg" data-orig-size="3024,4032" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Pixel 3a&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1602072388&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.44&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;71&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.041667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="blackpurple" data-image-description="&lt;p&gt;Item: Braided Kumihimo Necklaces. Necklaces made by braiding cords on a kumihimo loom. All necklaces can be customized to certain lengths or with different closures &#8211; see the individual descriptions for details, especially as not all necklaces can be customized in the same way. Please allow some extra time (5-7 days) for customization.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p><strong>Item:</strong> Braided Kumihimo Necklaces. Necklaces made by braiding cords on a kumihimo loom. All necklaces can be customized to certain lengths or with different closures &#8211; see the individual descriptions for details, especially as not all necklaces can be customized in the same way. Please allow some extra time (5-7 days) for customization.<br><strong>Materials: </strong>Satin cord, ribbon, cotton/rayon cord, jewelry findings in a variety of metals including stainless steel and silver-plated brass. Super glue may be used for finishing.<br><strong>Multiple Available: </strong>The following options are available. Please specify which necklace(s) you are requesting when you send in your proof of donation. </p>



<ol><li><strong>Copper-orange satin cord with shell pendant. </strong>Please specify desired length &#8211; maximum length available is 29 inches. Default clasp is a silver twist/magnetic finding, but this can be substituted for a lobster claw clasp in silver, gold, black, or rose gold color.</li><li><strong>Copper-orange satin cord and rainbow colored ribbon, with stainless steel filigree focal point. </strong>Please specify desired length, to a maximum of 25 inches. Default clasp is a silver twist/magnetic finding, but this can be substituted for a lobster claw clasp in silver, gold, black, or rose gold color.</li><li><strong>Purple/black striped satin cord, with stainless steel filigree focal point.</strong> Please specify desired length, to a maximum of 31 inches. Default clasp is a silver twist/magnetic finding, but this can be substituted for a lobster claw clasp in silver or black.</li><li><strong>Black satin cord, with shell pendant. </strong>Please specify desired length, to a maximum of 31 inches. Default clasp is a silver twist/magnetic finding, but this can be substituted for a lobster claw clasp in silver or black.</li><li><strong>Dusky blue (denim) lanyard. </strong>Cord is a cotton core wrapped with a thin rayon thread. This is a lanyard style necklace &#8211; it comes with a stainless steel pendant in a floral design that measures approximately 3 inches across, but this can be easily unclipped and replaced with a nametag holder, eyeglasses, etc. Please specify desired length, to a maximum of 41 inches total (including the 3 inch pendant).</li></ol>



<p><strong>Crafter: </strong>Shanna<br><strong>Donate:</strong> $20.00 or more/necklace. <br><strong>Donate to: </strong><a href="https://bailproject.org/?form=donate">The Bail Project</a>. The Bail Project National Revolving Bail Fund provides free bail assistance to low-income individuals who are legally presumed innocent, and whom a judge has deemed eligible for release before trial contingent on paying bail. They enable clients to return home to their families and communities while awaiting their court dates.</p>



<p><em>To claim this item, donate directly to the listed organization, at or above the minimum donation amount, and forward proof of donation along with a mailing address to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:persistentstitches@gmail.com">persistentstitches@gmail.com</a>. The maker will mail out your item within the week!&nbsp;</em></p>



<p><em>Postage is free within the United States. If you are interested in participating from a non-U.S. location, please contact us to discuss shipping costs before making your donation.</em></p>



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