Misanga

Misanga

Misanga is an international good luck charm made from knotted embroidery floss, thread or gimp. Similar to friendship bracelets, it is made with basic knots as well as patterning techniques. Its basic structure is a three thread plaited braid. It is becoming a popular portable craft project.

History

A misanga is a bracelet for good luck and also when you make a wish it will come true when it automatically falls off your wrist. The idea and design of this bracelet originated in Japan.

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Japanese words and phrases


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