The Marudai (Round Stand) is the most common and versatile piece of equipment used to produce Kumihimo.
It consists of a round top surface known as the Kagami (Mirror) with a central hole, supported by 4 legs connected to a base.
The stand is used with weighted bobbins and counterbalance bag containing weights.

Other accessories include:
Chopstick, to secure the braid whilst work is not in progress.
S-Hook, to attach weight bag to warp threads.
Warping Posts, used in the preparation of warp threads.

Traditionally, the stand and bobbins are made of smooth close-grained wood.
Alternatively, a lower cost Acrylic version will function just as well.

Wooden Marudai and bobbins together with accessories
and finished braids.

Marudai made from clear acrylic plastic, supplied in an easy to assemble kit form using Instant Adhesive (Not Supplied). Bobbins made in a white nylon based plastic.