As I teach Japanese Sashiko, I receive many questions about which Sashiko Thread they should use. This thread is the recommendation. We use them every day. We recommend only what we use.
[Product Information]
- Manufactured in Japan.
- Material : Egyptian Cotton 100%
- Thread Length : About 145 meter per skein
- Skein Weight : About 26 g
- The Threads were previously manufactured by a long-established thread company called "Coron Thread". After the pandemic, very similar threads are now manufactured by another Japanese thread Company.
- Specifically Designed for the Sashiko Purpose.
There are reasons and stories why this thread is "Sashiko Thread". This Sashiko thread will not only give us the satisfaction in result, but also the process of stitching & using the items. For more information about "Why Thread Matters in Sashiko", please read a series of our articles.
This page is for 15 Mono Color Variation of Traditional Sashiko Thread.
(We have 15 Mono Color, 5 Variegated Color, and many more Original Colors including Naturally Dyed Colors).
[Color Choice]
- 10 - Original, Ecru White
- 12 - Bright White
- 15 - Indigo Blue
- 16 - Blue
- 18 - Light Blue
- 26 - Yellow
- 27 - Light Yellow
- 30 - Green
- 33 - Light Green
- 38 - Dark Brown
- 40 - Orange
- 41 - Red
- 44 - Dark (Wine) Red
- 48 - Pinik
- 55 - Ocher/Gold
[Important Note about #10 Original White]
In the current production lot, the color of #10 Original White has changed slightly compared to previous lots. If you have a preference regarding the cream tone of the white, please select either #10A or #10C from the options available. A comparison photo is provided on this page.
From left to right:
- #10A – 2024–2025 (Early Reproduction Lot)
- #10B – Pre-2023 (Coron Era Lot)
- #10C – 2026 (Current Lot)
- #12 – Standard Bright White
For orders outside the United States and Canada, all #10 Original White thread will be supplied from the current #10C lot. We have a limited quantity of #10A available in the United States, and once that inventory is depleted, all orders will be fulfilled with #10C. If no preference is specified, we will select and ship the #10 Original White currently available in stock.
Although these threads are chemically dyed, we produce them in relatively small batches, and subtle variations in color can occur from lot to lot. We will continue working to make production as consistent as possible.
The closure of the original manufacturer was a significant loss for us. Even so, we remain committed to preserving this thread and will continue doing our best to keep it available for future generations of stitchers.
