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KAKISHIBUZOME hand sewing thread
KAKISHIBUZOME hand sewing thread
Hand sewing thread dyed with the persimmons astringent juice
This thread is treated with a natural varnish that has been used as an antiseptic and water-proof coating in the Orient for 1000 years. After being exposed to ultraviolet rays, oxidation, temperature, and humidity, the thread gradually change colors, each one more elegant. Enjoy the natural change of color with time.
The origin of unique colors created by KAKISHIBU hand dyeing (Astringent persimmon ingredient dyeing). |
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- Kakishibu
(Astringent Persimmon Brown)
- Sober brown of Washi paper tinted with persimmon astringent ingredient.
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- Rikyunezumi
(Green Tea Gray)
- Rikyu is the name of tea ceremony founder and associated with green color of tea leaves.
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- Suzumecha
(Sparrow Head Brown)
- Brown like sparrow’s head.
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- Chojicha
(Clove Brown)
- Noble deep brown as dyed in fragrant clove broth. Favorite color of old
kabuki player for kimono dress.
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- Kurezome
(Dusky Brown)
- Very dark brown like sky at dusk.
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- Note on the use of persimmon ingredient-dyed thread
- Even in the same color number, its shade slightly differs from others depend on the lot, as the dyeing process is being made all by hand.
It has the peculiar smell to persimmon tannin.
- To avoid the extreme shade change, refrain from keeping it in the place that gets sunlight directly. 。
- If you wash it with a mild alkaline detergent and/or in water which contains a lot of iron, it may turn black.
- In case it was blackened, putting it in water which is diluted by vinegar or reconstituted lemon juice will bring the color back to some extent.
- Do not use the detergent which contains bleach, because it will lose the colors.
- Please pay special attention to handle as the persimmon ingredient dyeing is weak against rubbing and its color may stain to others.
Kind |
Composition |
Total deci tex |
Strength
(gf) |
Elongation
[%] |
Length |
Number of Colors |
Needles |
Uses |
No.6 |
20s
1×6 |
1,950 |
28.4
(2,900) |
11 |
20m |
5 |
Embroidery needles
3 |
Ornamental |
※The count value corresponding to No.5.
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