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Thread Manufacturer

Daruma

Daruma is the thread brand of Yokota Co., Ltd., an Osaka company founded in 1901 by Chozaemon Yokota. Its sashiko range includes a thin 4-strand and a thicker 6-strand 100% cotton sashiko thread made in Japan, plus a cotton kogin thread. The company also makes hand-sewing and machine threads, knitting yarns and craft supplies.

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Fibers and uses

cottonsilk SashikoHand embroidery

Product lines

LineFiberWeightsNotes
Sashiko Thread Thin cotton —
Sashiko Thread Thick cotton —
Kogin Thread cotton —
Daruma Silk Sewing Thread silk —
Headquarters
Osaka, Japan
Founded
1901
Parent company
Yokota Co., Ltd.