COHANA KOKESHI NEEDLE MINDER

The Kokeshi Needle Minder, handcrafted one by one by local artisans in Kuroishi, Aomori ― the birthplace of Tsugaru kokeshi. With its endearingly innocent expression and soft colors, this little kokeshi doll brings a quiet, gentle presence to any crafter's stitching time. This needle minder is as small as a fingertip. The built-in magnet catches your needles safely and securely.

Tsugaru kokeshi are also known for their distinctive okappa bowl-cut hairstyle and vivid, hand-painted designs. Their innocent, endearing expressions bring a gentle touch of companionship to your stitching time. Weighing only about 5g (including the backing magnet), it ensures that the tension of your embroidery fabric won't sag or loosen while you work.

Cute enough to collect in multiple colors, they are sure to delight.

Kokeshi are traditional wooden dolls made exclusively in Japan's Tohoku region. They were originally crafted by wood-turners (kijishi) as toys for children and souvenirs sold at hot spring resorts in the mountains. Today, they are treasured as one of Japan's most beloved folk art forms

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- Express shipping is also available as an option on any order, for a flat A$16.15, regardless of order value.

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When purchasing from The Crewel Gobelin please review your order carefully as we do not refund or exchange if you have a change of mind about your purchase. To protect the interests of our designers, exchange or refund is not available on books, charts and kits. This also applies to custom finished items, special orders and fabric cut to your specifications, these items cannot be returned unless there is a fault in the product.

Special orders once placed cannot be changed. You will be asked to provide a deposit if you wish us to order any items especially for you. If you change your mind and decide not to go ahead with the order the deposit is non-refundable.

If a product is faulty, please return it to us along with your docket within 14 days of purchase for a full refund or replacement. There are no returns or exchange on discounted and sale goods. If items have been marked down due to an imperfection it will be identified as such.