Sashiko Thread Fine
刺し子針ロングタイプ
£4.00 per item
A set of three sashiko needles in varying lengths, with a needle threader.
A set of three sashiko needles in different lengths. Sashiko is a classic Japanese stitching technique. The needles are the same thickness but vary in length, allowing the most suitable needle to be chosen for each pattern. The longer needles are suited to straight lines and shorter ones to curves. A needle threader is also included for ease of threading.
Founded in 1901, Yokota Co., Ltd. is known for its Daruma-branded threads, long used for sewing, embroidery and other needlecrafts. The thread is firmly twisted and resistant to breaking, while its smooth surface helps it glide easily through the fabric.
Thickness: 0.97 mm (all sizes)
Lengths: 66.7 mm, 60 mm, and 54 mm
Kansai
The Kansai region includes the second-most populated metropolitan area in Japan with its largest city Osaka. Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan’s former capital cities, are home to important temples and shrines and strongholds of intangible cultural heritage, such as the Kyoto textile weaving skills of Nishijin.
