Misanga is an international good luck charm made from knotted embroidery floss

Embroidery thread

Embroidery thread is yarn that is manufactured or hand-spun specifically for embroidery and other forms of needlework.Threads for hand embroidery include:...

, thread

Thread (yarn)

Thread is a kind of yarn used for sewing.-Materials:Thread is made from just about everything. Following table lists common materials, a general description and what they are supposed to be good for. If your machine will sew with the thread, any thread can used for just about any purpose. This...

 or gimp

Gimp (thread)

Gimp is a narrow ornamental trim used in sewing or embroidery. It is made of silk, wool, or cotton and is often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it. Gimp is used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Originally the term referred to a thread with a cord or...

. Similar to friendship bracelet

Friendship Bracelet

A friendship bracelet is a bracelet given by one person to another as a symbol of friendship. Friendship bracelets are often handmade, usually of embroidery floss or thread. There are various styles and patterns, but most are based on the same simple half-hitch knot...

s, 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.

External links

• http://www.yakyuweb.com/mt/archives/images/misanga.jpg
• http://www.biwa.ne.jp/~a-fujino/P7310011.jpg (broken)
• http://www.phiten.co.uk/faq.html (broken)
• http://www.misanga.com/index.html