These nickel-plated steel needles are designed specifically for hand-sewing, with just the right balance of flexibility, strength, and smoothness for easier and more precise work. This is Tulip's Tapestry Needle Set with partially rounded tips for cross-stitch and other embroidery work with loosely-woven fabrics. The needles have extra-large gold eyes to make threading easier with thick embroidery floss. Includes two each of sizes #22 and #23, one each #24 and #25, for a total of six needles. Presented thoughtfully — Tulip hand-sewing needles come in a corked storage tube, inside a paper gift box with red ribbon. Made in Japan. TULIP NEEDLE — HIROSHIMA Made from nickel-plated steel and specially polished for smooth sewing, Tulip needles are premium tools for textile artists, bookbinders, and anyone else who works with thread. Made in Japan since 1948.
