Kanazawa is the castle town of Ishikawa in north central Japan. It is known for its fine crafts, and among them its sewing kits.
Celebrated Original Sewing Box Series
Hiro's original sewing box series has garnered acclaim both domestically and internationally. Praised by top buyers and designers, our sewing boxes are available in renowned department stores, select shops, and museum shops across Japan and overseas. From the Louvre Museum shop in Paris to the Rietberg Museum shop in Switzerland, our products are cherished by enthusiasts worldwide.
Preserving Japanese Craftsmanship
With a dedication to the "Made in Japan" ethos, we meticulously craft our products using high-quality materials and the skilled hands of experienced artisans. Every product we make is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality and tradition.
These small sewing sets are presented in a Paulownia wood boxes. They differ in the laser made pattern on the lid, with either Seigaiha (wave) or Asanoha (hemp leaf) designs.
The compact palm-sized boxes contain items sourced from around Japan. The small scissors (said to be "Japan's smallest") are made in traditional metalworking area of Niigata. They have a plum flower shaped magnet on one side. The needles are in an easy to thread style (pull through from the top rather than threading the eye) made in Hiroshima. The pin cushion in made in fabric from the Noto Peninsula, and has a local, Kanazawa style design. The boxes are made from wood from the southern Oita prefecture. The two reels of thread are also made in Japan.
You can also carry just the first row as a sewing kit.
The boxes are approx. 5.5cm wide x 6.2cm deep x 8.2cm high (three-tiered, including belt)
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