Needlepoint Silk is reeled, not spun, making the filaments longer and of higher quality. They manufacture their own silk, allowing them to maintain quality and insure availability. 5 meters, 8 ply.
"Nishikiito" is the cosmo brand metallic thread for hand embroidery. This thread is crafted in Kyoto, Japan with the same techniques to produce the gold thread used in traditional Japanese clothing.