Tulip Sashiko Needles, Long Assortment

These nickel-plated steel needles are designed specifically for hand-sewing, with just the right balance of flexibility, strength, and smoothness for easier and more precise work. This is the Sashiko Needles Long Assortment, which includes six large-eye needles that are perfect for sashiko embroidery (a traditional Japanese method of mending, patching, and reinforcing textiles.) Two 1.02 x 66.7 mm needles, two 0.97 x 44.5 mm needles and two 0.84 x 51.5mm needles. Presented thoughtfully — Tulip hand-sewing needles come in a corked storage tube, inside a paper gift box with red ribbon. Made in Japan.   TULIP NEEDLE — HIROSHIMA Made from nickel-plated steel and specially polished for smooth sewing, Tulip needles are premium tools for textile artists, bookbinders, and anyone else who works with thread. Made in Japan since 1948.