For sashiko, this Olympus thimble sits on the palm side of your middle finger, where its plate takes the eye end of the needle as you push it through the cloth. Olympus makes it for sashiko, and it comes to Smartisans from EmmaCreation. What's Included One black leather thimble with a plate, and a thin black cord that ties across the back of the finger to hold it in place. The package instructions are in Japanese. How to Use It Sashiko is Japanese hand-stitching rooted in the mending traditions of rural Edo-period Japan, worked in running stitch with heavy cotton thread. Slip the thimble onto your middle finger with the leather on the palm side, and tie the cord across the back of the finger. Rest the eye end of the needle against the plate and push while you stitch into the cloth. Smartisans carries sashiko needles, Olympus sashiko thread, and both thimbles in the sashiko thimbles collection. Perfect For Pushing long sashiko needles loaded with several stitches Stitching sashiko samplers and preprinted cloth A thimble worn on the palm side, away from the fingertip Fit and Limits The thimble covers the palm side of the finger only, and the fingertip stays bare. For a metal plate on an adjustable ring, Clover's Adjustable Ring Thimble with Plate does the same job. Product Details Brand: EmmaCreation Manufacturer: Olympus, made in Japan Item #: SN-0002 Type: Palm thimble with plate Material: Leather Color: Black Package instructions: Japanese
