Cohana-Haibara Chiyogami Needle Threader (Pack of 3)

£14.50

The handle of the threader finished with Chiyogami made by Haibara, a long-established Japanese paper company.

Story

“Haibara Chiyogami Needle Threader” is a collaboration product with Haibara, which is a traditional Japanese paper company in business for more than 200 years in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.

Chiyogami is a traditional Japanese paper with patterns printed on it. Since the establishment, Haibara has commissioned illustrators and artists of the time to create original designs for their Chiyogami. The prints are available even today. Haibara Chiyogami has been loved by many people throughout the ages. Three types of patterns were carefully selected among the many patterns of Haibara, and reprinted in Cohana’s original colors.

The handle of the needle threader is made with these special Chiyogami. The smooth texture of the high-quality Chiyogami and the stable handle make it easy to thread small needle holes. The hexagonal shape is considered auspicious, symbolizing harmony and stability, and has long been used for celebrations and special gifts.

▼A set contains 3 pieces, one of each pattern.

●KUMIKI: Wooden Puzzled
Fun geometric pattern with a motif of Japanese traditional craft wooden puzzles.

●HYOTAN: Gourds
This pattern represents the abundance of fruitfulness, and is auspicious for good luck and good fortune to ward off misfortune.


Producing Regions

Tokyo

Producer

Chiyogami|HAIBARA Co., Ltd./ Tokyo, Nihonbashi
Haibara is a traditional Japanese paper Washi company in business for more than 200 years in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Since its establishment in the late Edo period, the company has commissioned illustrators and artists of the time to create original designs for their Chiyogami. The prints are available even today. Haibara Chiyogami has been loved by many people throughout the ages. During the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Japan was civilized and opened to the world, its exquisite beauty was highly appreciated in foreign countries, and it played a role in driving Japonism in Western Europe.


Note : Delivery time for back-ordered items is expected to be between 2 to 4 weeks

Available on back-order

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