Meboso needles have been manufactured in Kanazawa for over 430 years and loved by Seamstresses of the city.
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Meboso Needle Set (Light to Medium Weight)
High-quality Meboso needles have a sturdy weight and pierce cloth effortlessly. With a precise, sharp point achieved through rigorous vertical polishing, these needles make for a delightful sewing experience.
Meboso needles have been manufactured in Kanazawa for over 430 years. Seamstresses of the city’s booming textile industry took particular care of their needles, and created hand-sewn bags or pendant-style containers to keep them safe and sharp.
This tradition among seamstresses in Kanazawa was the inspiration for us to produce a special container for the Meboso Needles.
Each set of 8 comes with a unique paper container crafted by Aichi Shikan Seizosho and adorned with a beautiful silk tassel from the manufacturer Kanagawa.
Meboso Needle Set (Light to Medium Weight) contains 8 needles in 4 different lengths for light- to medium-weight cloth (cotton, silk, crepe, and other delicate fabrics)
Set Contents
| Shinoichi | 2 pcs |
| Shinoji | 2 pcs |
| Shinosan | 2 pcs |
| Sannoji | 2 pcs |
Producing Region
Producing Region : Ishikawa × Aichi × Kanagawa
Producers
Needles｜Meboso Hachirobei Shoten／Ishikawa
Hachirobei of Meboso Hachirobei Shoten entered Kanazawa and founded the company in Tensho 3 (1575), before the Kaga Maeda clan opened the castle. Hachirobei created the Meboso needles we know today by applying his own ingenuity to Kyoto-based techniques. The company has been manufacturing and selling needles for over 430 years and continues to maintain the tradition.
Container｜Aichi Paper Tube Factory／Aichi
A paper tube manufacturer specializing in spinning paper tubes, which are bobbins for winding thread. The company is also working to develop new products such as paper pens by utilizing the knowledge it has gained over the years, including the use of natural glues that do not emit harmful substances.
Tassel｜Kanagawa／Kanagawa
A silk yarn manufacturer established in 1948 in Aikawa-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture, the birthplace of twisted yarn. Inheriting the tradition of sericultural production, the company continues to produce silk yarn with beautiful luster and elegance.
Product Size
※All measurements are for reference. Please note in advance that the actual dimensions and weight of the product may slightly vary.
| Shinoichi | Length：33.3mm, Thinkness：0.56mm |
| Shinoji | Length：36.4mm, Thickness：0.56mm |
| Shinosan | Length：39.4mm, Thickness：0.56mm |
| Sannoji | Length：36.4mm, Thickness：0.71mm |
Handling Precautions