Cohana-Iida Mizuhiki Sewing Pins in 4 colours

£14.40

Iida Mizuhiki has been handed down as a traditional handcraft for generations in Nagano Prefecture. Mizuhiki decoration called Awaji-dama is used to make a top of Cohana’s sewing pin.

Established in 1961, KINOSHITA MIZUHIKI strives by developing new products that meet the needs of the times, while values the artisan’s skills and Mizuhiki traditions.

In Japan Mizuhiki is essential for formal gifts, which is said to have originated as far back as in 7th century. Mizuhiki is a decorative paper cord created by twisting Washi paper and hardening with glue coating.There are many ways to express the feelings of the gift-sender with the choice of Mizuhiki colors, numbers and how they are tied for the different type of occasions.

3-pieces set

Iida Mizuhiki Sewing Pins are available in 4 colors. Each set comes in 3 sewing pins: a calm dark color, a bright light color, and a sparkling white color with glitters. The durable steel-and-nickel pins are manufactured in Hiroshima, a city with a 300-year history of high-quality needle production. Rigorous quality control ensures that pins are of uniform thickness and length and pierce cloth with ease.These sewing pins add a touch of glamour to your sewing toolbox.

 

 

Producing Regions

Nagano, Hiroshima

 

Producer

Misuhiki|KINOSHITA MIZUHIKI/Iida City, Nagano
Established in 1961. KINOSHITA MIZUHIKI values the “和 harmony” of the materials that mizuhiki is made of, pass on the “結 tie and connect” technique, create the “beauty” of mizuhiki’s curves, and manufacture products that are handmade using the “匠 artisan techniques” of our predecessors.
They also strive by developing new products that meet the needs of the times, without forgetting the value of the artisan’s skills and Mizuhiki.


Note : Currently all items are only available on pre-order basis.

Delivery time is 2-4 weeks. 

 

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