Kumihimo, Anyone?

These are known as "kumi" cords, simple to make yourself.  You can see this technique and several others on this website.

 

http://www.quiltersfancy.com/kumihimo.htm
While at the Houston Quilt show, I purchased many trims..so difficult to order online.. for art dolls from these folks, but plan on also taking advantage of their terrific selection of charms.