A Dragonfly

A contemporary string figure created by Yukio Shishido of Kyoto, Japan. Among samurai warriors the dragonfly was a symbol of strength and victory.

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Step-by-Step Video Clips		Written Instructions
1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  all © 2011 ISFA. All rights reserved.		Step 5 - L1, from the near side and from below, enters the upper R1 loop; L5, from the far side and from below, enters the upper R5 loop. Moving gently, L1 and L5 return to the left so that the upper R palmar string remains close to the R palm.