"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.
SASHIKO, a traditional Japanese art of functional embroidery was developed to strengthen, mend, patch, quilt, insulate, and embellish everyday items using a simple stitch to create fun geometric patterns. 100% cotton thread size 22/6, 32.8 yard cone.