Cohana [Winter Limited Edition 2024] Star Sewing Pins KANTSUBAKI

A Set of 3 Sewing Pins with A Twinkling Star Motif

KANTSUBAKI

Winter Limited Edition for 2024 is based on the theme KANTSUBAKI : winter camellias blooming in snow.

The theme colors are “red” for camellia and “white” for snow.
Representing the beauty and strength of KANTSUBAKI blooming brightly in the severe cold of winter.


Story
The sewing pins are made inspired by the beautiful twinkling stars in the night sky. The set is available in three colors: copper, silver and KANTSUBAKI red.

The tops of the sewing pins are made from Tin alloy, shaped in stars in Osaka using wax and rubber casting technique that allows for expression of intricate details.

The durable steel-and-nickel pins are manufactured in Hiroshima, a city with a 300-year history of high-quality needle production. Rigorous quality control ensures that pins are of uniform thickness and length and pierce cloth with ease.

Producing Regions
Osaka, Hiroshima

Producers
Flower Top｜Craft Company／Osaka

Osaka's Ikuno Ward is near a district of clothing wholesalers, and contains many small neighborhood workshops producing buttons and accessories. Craft Company has used rubber casting since its founding in 1963. With their refined knowledge and technique of its artisans, they are able to deal with orders even for complex shapes.

The “rubber casting method” is a casting process in which a rubber mold is taken from a prototype made by scraping wax. The “rubber casting” is a casting in which a rubber mold is taken from a prototype made by scraping wax. The shape of the metal and the expression of the finished surface of the cast metal are determined by these process, which requires the skill and experience of the artisans.

Product Size

All measurements are for reference. Please note in advance that the actual dimensions of the product may slightly vary.

Length 37mm
Pin Thickness 0.5mm

Package Size

Width 45mm
Height 83mm
Thickness 3mm

Materials

Tin alloy, Nickel plating, Steel

Handling Precautions

The needle tip is sharp, so please be careful not to lose or when handling.
Please do not use for any purpose other than sewing.
Wipe off sweat and grease after use to prevent discoloration and rusting.
The flower top of the sewing pin may come off if you pull too strong.
Keep out of reach of infants