Bring a touch of Japanese ceramic artistry to your sewing table with this beautiful flower-motif needle rest, crafted from authentic Awaji Kawara using natural clay and the traditional techniques of artisans at Irakato.
Located in Hyogo Prefecture, Awaji Island is one of Japan’s renowned Kawara-producing regions, with a ceramic tradition dating back to around 1610. Originally produced for Japanese castles, Awaji Kawara later flourished during the building boom of the Edo period. Today, its distinctive clay and glazing techniques continue to create ceramics prized for their character and beauty.
This needle rest is made from glazed ceramic Kawara, with subtle variations in the glaze giving each piece its own unique expression. These natural differences are part of its charm—making every needle rest truly one of a kind and adding a beautiful, tactile element to your sewing experience.
Thoughtfully designed for both beauty and function, the built-in magnet securely holds your needles in place, keeping them within easy reach as you work. A built-in needle polisher provides an additional touch of practicality, helping needles move more smoothly through fabric and making hand sewing feel easier and more comfortable.
With its graceful flower motif, earthy ceramic character, and thoughtful functionality, this is more than a sewing accessory. It is a small piece of Japanese craftsmanship designed to bring beauty, ease, and pleasure to the everyday ritual of sewing to you or your favorite fabric artist.
Needle Rest Dimensions: Diameter: 1.57 inches (40 mm) Height: 0.67 inches (17 mm)
Please specify color when ordering: red or blue
Price per 1 needle rest
Bring a touch of Japanese ceramic artistry to your sewing table with this beautiful flower-motif needle rest, crafted from authentic Awaji Kawara using natural clay and the traditional techniques of artisans at Irakato.
Located in Hyogo Prefecture, Awaji Island is one of Japan’s renowned Kawara-producing regions, with a ceramic tradition dating back to around 1610. Originally produced for Japanese castles, Awaji Kawara later flourished during the building boom of the Edo period. Today, its distinctive clay and glazing techniques continue to create ceramics prized for their character and beauty.
This needle rest is made from glazed ceramic Kawara, with subtle variations in the glaze giving each piece its own unique expression. These natural differences are part of its charm—making every needle rest truly one of a kind and adding a beautiful, tactile element to your sewing experience.
Thoughtfully designed for both beauty and function, the built-in magnet securely holds your needles in place, keeping them within easy reach as you work. A built-in needle polisher provides an additional touch of practicality, helping needles move more smoothly through fabric and making hand sewing feel easier and more comfortable.
With its graceful flower motif, earthy ceramic character, and thoughtful functionality, this is more than a sewing accessory. It is a small piece of Japanese craftsmanship designed to bring beauty, ease, and pleasure to the everyday ritual of sewing to you or your favorite fabric artist.
Needle Rest Dimensions: Diameter: 1.57 inches (40 mm) Height: 0.67 inches (17 mm)
Please specify color when ordering: red or blue
Price per 1 needle rest
