{"product_id":"vintage-hand-dyed-braided-silk-thread","title":"Vintage Japanese Kumihimo Silk Thread","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"543\"\u003eBeautiful hand-dyed silk thread from Japan, traditionally used for \u003cstrong data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"610\"\u003ekumihimo\u003c\/strong\u003e braiding, tassels, decorative cords, and other fine textile work. Soft, strong, and naturally lustrous, these silk bundles showcase the depth and subtle variation that make hand-dyed fibers so appealing.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"828\"\u003eEach full skein is \u003cstrong data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"847\"\u003e100% silk\u003c\/strong\u003e and remains wrapped in its original paper sleeve from the dyeing process. The colors range from soft pastels to rich jewel tones, making them equally lovely for traditional braiding, embroidery embellishment, slow stitching, fiber art, ornament making, and textile collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003eThese are vintage, unused skeins. Some have light fading where the exposed loops extend beyond the paper sleeve. The color variation is generally subtle but visible in bright light. Because these are vintage hand-dyed silk threads, we recommend testing for colorfastness before using them in projects that may be washed or exposed to moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003eThe original packaging has been preserved, adding to the charm of these authentic Japanese textile materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1595\" data-section-id=\"91s20x\"\u003e100% silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1607\" data-section-id=\"1f6yoid\"\u003eVintage unused old stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1666\" data-start=\"1634\" data-section-id=\"j07d8z\"\u003eOriginal paper sleeve included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1761\" data-start=\"1667\" data-section-id=\"sb9mdi\"\u003eSuitable for kumihimo, tassels, decorative cords, embroidery, slow stitching, and fiber arts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1798\" data-start=\"1762\" data-section-id=\"1cbq9gn\"\u003eFull skeins; exact yardage unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1800\"\u003ePlease note:\u003cstrong data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1800\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethe Taupe variant has been cut a few times; it is not a continuous hank of thread, but otherwise appears in new condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1800\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2092\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2092\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003eKumihimo is the traditional Japanese art of braiding silk cords. The threads are braided on a foam kumihimo disk or a traditional wooden marudai stand to create beautiful round, flat, or patterned cords used for jewelry, garment ties, wrapping cords, and decorative trim.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":48889331548416,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-01RED","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":48889331581184,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-02ORG","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Light Orange","offer_id":48889331613952,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-03LTO","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fuschia","offer_id":48889331646720,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-04FSH","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bubble Gum Pink","offer_id":48889331679488,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-05GUM","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peony Pink","offer_id":48889331712256,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-06PEO","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Light Pink","offer_id":48889331745024,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-07LTP","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Green","offer_id":48889331777792,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-08DKG","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium Green","offer_id":48889331810560,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-09MDG","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Light Green","offer_id":48889331843328,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-10LTG","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Light Yellow","offer_id":48889331876096,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-11LTY","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Taupe","offer_id":48889331908864,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-12TPE","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Royal Blue","offer_id":48889367822592,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-13RBL","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Royal Purple","offer_id":48889375817984,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-14RPR","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium Purple","offer_id":48889394331904,"sku":"VBH-24-11581-15MDP","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/files\/DSC_4915.jpg?v=1782425286","url":"https:\/\/www.brooklynhaberdashery.com\/products\/vintage-hand-dyed-braided-silk-thread","provider":"Brooklyn Haberdashery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}