Kutani Magnetic Pin Holder, Hokusai Great Wave

Keep pins, needles, stitch markers, and other small metal notions close at hand with this beautifully made magnetic holder from Japan. Crafted from Kutani ware porcelain, it brings together a surprisingly useful sewing-room tool with the artistry of Japanese ceramic decoration.

A strong magnet hidden inside the porcelain cup holds metal items securely both inside and against the outside surface. Use it beside your sewing machine or handwork project to keep pins and needles organized, or gently pass it over your work surface to pick up stray pins. The interior is lined with soft felt to help protect sharp points.

This design takes its inspiration from Katsushika Hokusai's iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa, part of his celebrated Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series from the Edo period. A dramatic blue wave curls across the porcelain with snow-capped Mt. Fuji in the distance, reimagined here with touches of gold and red.

Beyond pins and needles, use it to hold metal stitch markers, paper clips, safety pins, and other small notions that have a habit of wandering away.

• Genuine Kutani ware porcelain from Japan
• Strong internal magnet holds metal notions inside or against the exterior
• Use for pins, needles, stitch markers, safety pins, paper clips, and other small metal items
• Can be passed over your work surface to collect stray pins and needles
• Soft felt-lined interior helps protect sharp points
• Features a curling wave and Mt. Fuji in shades of blue with gold and red accents
• Both a practical sewing tool and a beautiful addition to your workspace

Materials: Kutani ware porcelain, magnet, felt

Dimensions: 1 3/4" H × 1 3/8" W (4.4 × 3.5 cm)

Made with care by our friends at Hiro in Japan