Series of Diamonds

Jacob's Ladder (or Osage Diamonds) is a worldwide distributed string figure. In Japan, we call it "Yon-dan-bashigo", where "Yon","dan" and "bashigo" (= "hashigo") mean "four","step" and "ladder", respectively. As you know, there are various techniques for increasing the number of diamonds and you can make five, six and more diamonds. You can also make One/Three Diamonds by giving twists of loops during the procedure of Two Diamonds.

"Four Diamonds" (Jacob's Ladder) and Increment Methods

From "Two Diamonds" to One/Three Diamonds


Others

Some of Navajo String Figures and developments

"The Salt Cave" and its variations


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