Hiroshima Milliners Needles - Assorted
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Large needle eye. Flexible and warp resistant. Runs smoothly through fabric.
Cork-capped vial contains 6 needles made of nickel-plated steel : two each of sizes #3, #5, and #7.
Made in Japan
The History of Hiroshima Needle production stretches back over 300 years, to when the ruling Asano Clan of Hiroshima Domain spread the practice as piecework for low-ranking samurai to support themselves. -- Read more about Hiroshima Needles on their website, it's fascinating : http://en.tulip-japan.co.jp/hiroshima/
