Examples of kumiko patterns
On this page several examples of variations on kumiko patterns are shown that are made using colors and by leaving parts of the pattern pieces out. I hope this will give you some inspiration and spark you creatvity to play around with colored wood in your kumiko.
If you've made a nice variation, be sure to send me a printscreen so I can include it here.

Be sure to check out the website of David Gootnick for more of his beautiful kumiko designs.