100% silk brown hand sewing thread, 400m, size 9, made in Japan. - Material: 100% silk - Color: Brown, color number 57 - Length: 400m - Size: 9 - Brand: KINHIDORI Thank you for viewing. Although it is an unopened, unused item, I am listing it as "near new" because I do not know when it was purchased. This is 100% silk thread used for custom-made high-quality wool suits, etc. Suitable for basting and hemming in both Japanese and Western sewing. Compared to card-wound threads, this is a long spool, so it is recommended for those who use a lot of the same color. The color appears to be less reddish and more brownish than the color samples in the manufacturer's catalog, but please use this as a reference. The bobbin and thread spool are stamped with "silk machine thread," but according to the label, it appears to be a right-twist hand sewing thread. Needle to use: Silk needle 7-9, American needle 5-9 (※Reference: Fujix Tire Silk Hand Sewing Thread, size 9 product page) Silk thread: 1. Has the most elegant luster of all fibers. 2. Durable, soft to the touch, and does not shrink when sewn. 3. Has a low thermal conductivity and is highly insulating. 4. A fiber with high electrical insulation. 5. Easy to dye and dyes to a very good color. 6. Soft and easy to sew. 7. Fits all fabrics and maintains the beauty of the finish for a long time. ※Color samples may differ from the actual product. Made in Japan Material: Silk Manufacturer: Toshin #SubasanHandmade #SubasanThread