{"product_id":"olympus-sashiko-thread-22-yards-black-from-emmacreation","title":"Olympus Sashiko Thread 22 Yards Black from EmmaCreation","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sashiko and other hand stitching, this is one skein of Olympus sashiko thread in black: about 22 yards (20 m) of 100% cotton. Olympus makes the thread in Japan, and EmmaCreation imports it. Sashiko is Japanese hand-stitching rooted in the mending traditions of rural Edo-period Japan, worked in running stitch with heavy cotton thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thread is six strands of cotton twisted together into one thread, with a matte finish. EmmaCreation lists it for sashiko, hand quilting, embroidery, crochet, applique, and darning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true black. It shows strongly on white and natural unbleached cloth. On navy or indigo cloth, it stitches close to the color of the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing does not include a needle, thimble, or cloth. Smartisans carries all ten colors in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/olympus-sashiko-thread\"\u003eOlympus sashiko thread\u003c\/a\u003e collection, along with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sashiko-needles\"\u003esashiko needles\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sashiko-thimbles\"\u003esashiko thimbles\u003c\/a\u003e, and preprinted sashiko cloth and samplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e EmmaCreation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympus, made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem #:\u003c\/strong\u003e ST-20SP-20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sashiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 strands twisted together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 m (about 22 yards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e One skein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EmmaCreation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155055427832,"sku":"ST-20SP-20","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0196\/8376\/files\/olympus-sashiko-thread-closeup-st20sp-20-black.jpg?v=1784584130","url":"https:\/\/smartisans.com\/products\/olympus-sashiko-thread-22-yards-black-from-emmacreation","provider":"Smartisans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}