These urushi thread is threads made in Kyoto NISHIJIN.
This thread is made by painting lacquer on Japanese paper and wrapping it around the core.Extremely fine gold leaf particles are glued to the surface.
And the surface is coated with micron film.It is okay to wash. And it is also hard to discolor.
And threrad is carefully made by hands of craftsmen.This thread can be used for various purposes. It is embroidery, textiles and so on.
"Putting the life of lacquer into thread" -- a fusion of Japanese lacquer culture and weaving
The thickness of the thread is 0.16mm.
1 skein of length is Over 1500 meters.
Weight 61g
■How to handle skeins■ The skein has a beginning and an end. First, find the beginning and the end. The one that pulls lightly and the thread comes out smoothly is the beginning. The one that pulls lightly and gets entangled is the end. If you set the beginning to the top, the thread can be pulled out smoothly.