This is a special embroidery thread for "kogin-zashi" (a type of Japanese folk embroidery). Set of 5 skeins: approximately 40 meters (about 10 grams) per skein 1 skein: 350 yen This is the popular "sumi-iro" (ink color) ((^^)) Because it's hand-dyed, it won't be jet black, but the blackness increases with each dye lot ((^^)) We call it sumi-iro, meaning ink color and charcoal color (^^ゞ Dyed with eco-friendly dyes that are safe to touch the skin, so it doesn't have the uniform, overly vibrant color of commercially available embroidery threads. At first glance, you might be concerned about the soft dyeing and slight color unevenness. But, This slightly subdued color is the essence of traditional Japanese colors, and the slight color unevenness creates a handcrafted feel that is perfect for traditional kogin-zashi works. It results in simple and gentle works that cannot be achieved with commercially available threads that lack unevenness. In that respect, it's a completely different world from the vibrant colors of overseas embroidery. You're sure to create works that combine simplicity, gentleness, and enjoyment! I myself often use this color thread in my own works. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ●Product Details: Kogin-zashi thread, cotton thread, 8-ply, Set of 5 skeins: approximately 40 meters (about 10 grams) per skein 1 skein: 350 yen (tax included: free shipping) - This is a set of 5 skeins. ●The actual color may differ depending on your PC environment (smartphone environment). Please understand this beforehand. ★★★You can freely choose the colors you want to purchase★★★ We also sell individual skeins. Shipping is separate for orders of less than 5 skeins. (Shipping: 210 yen) Free shipping for 5 or more skeins.