Tombo-dama Sewing Pins (45-001)

Sewing needles made using the "Tombo-dama" technique, which expresses various patterns and colors.

Story

These exquisite sewing pins feature a tombo-dama glass bead on the head. Tombo-dama beads are a Japanese traditional craft, produced in a variety of colors and unique designs by master craftsmen. Tombo-dama literally means "dragonfly's eye" because these beautiful glass beads resemble the mysterious eyes of dragonflies.

Cohana's Tombo-dama Sewing Pins are made with "millefiori," which means " thousands of flowers'' in Italian. It is a glass rod with a floral pattern inside.The pattern of a Millefiori rod is designed by combining colored glass bars. In the very beginning the rod is short and Thick, but it is heated in a furnace and pulled until a diameter of 3 to 8 mm while still maintaining the cross section's design.

Artisans utilize the manufacturing techniques of Tombo-dama, using millefiori made in-house, carefully welding each piece by hand. Millefiori rods are heated in the flame of a burner, carefully shaped and extruded, then attached to the pin. Pins measure approimately 5mm in diameter at the head and are produced lovingly by hand at Kinari Glassworks in Osaka. Each pin is entirely unique with its own distinct charm, like a flower.

Pins are supple yet durable, and manufactured in Hiroshima, a city with a 300-year history of high-quality needle production. Rigorous quality control ensures unified thickness and length of pins, and their ability to pierce cloth with ease.

Assorted 3-piece set
3 assorted sewing pins from various colors and patterns.
Colors and patterns cannot be assigned.

 

Producing Regions

Osaka, Hiroshima

Producer

Tombo-dama glass beads｜Kinari Glass/Osaka

Kinari Glass was established in 1994 in Osaka City as a company manufacturing glass beads, materials and tools for glass craft.
In 2000, the company succeeded in developing an eco-friendly lead-free craft glass and obtained a patent for it.
Each producer brings out the best in glass and carefully produces each item with care and attention.

Product Size

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

Full length	35mm
Tombo-dama bead diameter	5mm
Thickness	0.5mm

Package Size

Width	64mm
Height	80mm
Depth	6mm

Materials

Glass, Nickel plating, Steel

Handling Precautions

• The needle tip is sharp and dangerous, so be careful when handling lost needles.
• Due to the handmade nature of this product, the size and pattern may vary, but please enjoy the texture.
• Wipe off sweat and grease after use.
• The glass top of the sewing pin may come off if you pull too strong.
• Please note that using it for anything other than sewing may cause damage or injury.
• Keep out of reach of infants.