{"product_id":"colors-of-japan-benibana-thread-set-nona","title":"Benibana Thread Set - Colors of Japan | Nona","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Colors of Japan” – Rediscovering Traditional Japanese Hues through Botanical Dyeing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom ancient times, Japan has cherished subtle, nature-inspired colors found in seasonal plants, flowers, and landscapes.\u003cbr\u003eIn this project, we recreate these time-honored hues using traditional botanical dyeing techniques.\u003cbr\u003eEach color tells a story — of climate, culture, and craftsmanship — handed down over generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the quiet beauty of Japanese color through natural materials and timeless methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Dyed with Yamagata Benibana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis thread set is carefully dyed with benibana (safflower) grown in Yamagata—one of the last remaining regions in Japan where this traditional dye plant still blooms.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for temari, sashiko, embroidery, darning, and more, these naturally dyed threads bring a gentle brilliance to your handmade work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Story in Every Thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach thread is dyed with care and reverence for this historic plant.\u003cbr\u003eThough safflower is known for its iconic red, only about 1% of its pigment is actually red—the rest is yellow. From this rare 1%, the red color is carefully extracted and used to create these beautiful threads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiri (Paulownia) Wood Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese special items are presented in handcrafted kiri (paulownia) wood boxes, traditional Japanese containers long used to store rice, tea, and even fine garments such as kimono.\u003cbr\u003ePaulownia wood is prized for being lightweight yet durable, with natural resistance to moisture and insects—making it an ideal environment for preserving delicate threads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded is a small pink tubu temari (tiny temari charm), tied like an amulet to wish happiness and protection. A thoughtful and beautiful gift for yourself or someone special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Tubu temari color is random and cannot be selected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Safflower – A Flower of Beauty and Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn early July, safflowers bloom in Yamagata, coloring the fields with their vivid red petals.\u003cbr\u003eSafflower has long been valued not only as a dye—originally imported from ancient Wu, now China—but also as an edible and medicinal plant.\u003cbr\u003eThe oil extracted from its petals is still appreciated for its beauty and health benefits.\u003cbr\u003eThe allure of benibana red—extracted from safflower cakes (beni-mochi)—has enchanted people across centuries, and continues to do so today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・9 NONA Card Threads\u003cbr\u003e・4 NONA Fine Threads\u003cbr\u003e・Instruction leaflet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNONA Card Thread\u003cbr\u003e- Material: 100% cotton\u003cbr\u003e- Length: Approx. 40m each\u003cbr\u003e- Thickness: Equivalent to 3 strands of DMC No.25 embroidery thread\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNONA Fine Thread\u003cbr\u003e- Material: 100% cotton\u003cbr\u003e- Length: Approx. 140m each\u003cbr\u003e- Thickness: Equivalent to 1 strand of DMC No.25 embroidery thread\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKiri (Paulownia) Box Dimensions: Approx. W152 × D100 × H75mm\u003cbr\u003eHand made in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Natural Dyed Threads:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All threads are hand-dyed using natural materials and may include color irregularities, shifts, or seasonal differences—each one is unique.\u003cbr\u003e- Uneven colors and dye variations are part of the charm of botanical dye.\u003cbr\u003e- Color may fade when exposed to light—please store in a cool, dry, dark place.\u003cbr\u003e- Wash gently with neutral detergent and dry in the shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKiri (Paulownia) is a soft wood and can dent easily. 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