Collection: Japanese Embroidery

The oldest embroidery artifact in Japan is the Tenjukoku Mandala Ushicho, a national treasure dating from the Asuka period (592-710). It was later used to decorate the clothing of the aristocracy and for entertainment costumes, and developed through many improvements over the course of more than a thousand years as a decorative element of Kimono.
Japanese embroidery has about 4,000 colors of silk threads, 15 types of needles, and over 100 sewing techniques. It is characterized by the involvement of many artisans in the production of rolled and dyed threads, needles, and scissors to complete a single piece of work.
The silk threads used in Japanese embroidery are not twisted, but the strength of the twist can be adjusted by oneself, or multiple colors of threads can be combined to create complex patterns with different colors and luster. Japanese embroidery is an art form created with silk threads from a single needle.

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  • Framed embroidery (Kabuki)
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  • Framed embroidery (cat)
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    ¥20,000
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  • Framed embroidery (Santa Claus)
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    Nakamura Shishu
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    ¥20,000
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