{"product_id":"kumiko_needleminder","title":"Kokeshi Needle Minder","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-color: rgb(123, 79, 35); border-style: solid; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a4e22;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-797346d2-7fff-9462-a663-9b38a502bdbc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8a52cba6-7fff-cf5a-cd92-5f8f9383bbb8\"\u003eA Needle Minder Showcasing Traditional Kumiko Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe third in Cohana's Needle Minder series, this palm-sized kumiko zaiku piece is crafted with exceptional skill by artisans in Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/0116\/3174\/files\/kumiko001_600x600.jpg?v=1782280258\"\u003eIts precisely formed eight-pointed star is a quiet testament to master craftsmanship. Featuring the auspicious \"suehirogari\" motif—symbolizing ever-expanding good fortune—this exquisite piece elevates your daily needlework into a special experience.\u0026nbsp;\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ea7fbfd4-7fff-2380-ed27-a828854421df\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-color: rgb(123, 79, 35); border-style: solid; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a4e22;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique used in architectural fittings such as fusuma (sliding doors), shoji (paper screens), and ranma (decorative transom panels).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWithout the use of nails or metal fittings, thin strips of wood are carefully cut and joined by hand to create intricate geometric patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe resulting designs are celebrated for their remarkable precision, rhythmic repetition, and sense of harmony. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/0116\/3174\/files\/kumiko008_600x600.jpg?v=1782282876\"\u003eThe design features an octagram (an eight-pointed star) inspired by the auspicious number eight, which has long symbolized suehirogari in Japan—the concept of growth, prosperity, and ever-expanding good fortune. A design imbued with quiet optimism for all who carry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/0116\/3174\/files\/kumiko002_600x600.jpg?v=1782280259\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA needle minder consists of a decorative top and a backing magnet. Simply place your fabric between the two pieces to use it.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever you need to pause your work for a moment, let the magnet hold your needle securely in place. It helps prevent your needle from getting lost on your desk, keeping your workspace safe and making your crafting time more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing only about 5g (including the backing magnet), it adds minimal weight to your fabric, so the tension of your embroidery won't sag or loosen while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/0116\/3174\/files\/kumiko004_69fb3157-b803-4eeb-9e55-46522bc6faaa_600x600.jpg?v=1782374845\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable in three beautiful colors—Kisuisen (Yellow), Barairo (Pink), and Mizuasagi (Green)—the needle minder brings quiet beauty and graceful presence whenever you pause your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/0116\/3174\/files\/kumiko003_600x600.jpg?v=1782280258\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a high-quality addition to any sewing collection or as a thoughtful gift carrying wishes for good fortune, it is a premium item designed to be treasured for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f56100ac-7fff-423f-6eb7-c6b1a7f06df1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoubles as a holder for knitting stitch markers \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/0116\/3174\/files\/kumiko006.jpg?v=1782280259\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-59c9a1da-7fff-647f-d018-a7d63d8818f1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA chic accessory for any outfit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/0116\/3174\/files\/kumiko005.jpg?v=1782280259\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ca04f0d0-7fff-2cdf-6fe7-5c14c6658641\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-width: 0px 0px 1px 0px; border-color: #7B4F23; border-style: solid; padding: 0px 0px 3px 5px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a4e22;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducing Regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonami City, Toyama Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-width: 0px 0px 1px 0px; border-color: #7B4F23; border-style: solid; padding: 0px 0px 3px 5px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7a4e22;\"\u003e製作\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eKawashima Tategu／Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/0116\/3174\/files\/photo_01_1_480x480.jpg?v=1766723640\" width=\"481\" height=\"320\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1933 by Kawashima Yoshio, Kawashima Tategu is a third-generation company. With deep respect for the 1,000-year-old Japanese woodworking techniques it practices, the company is dedicated to preserving the skills of its predecessors, refining and developing its craft, and passing these methods on to the next generation of artisans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKawashima Tategu produces high-end fine craft items made with kumiko, a traditional joinery technique that contains auspicious meanings in its designs. 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