item #: A-15 1/10 kakishibu tokkenshi content: 100% silk yardage: approx. 311 yds. (280 mts.)/oz. (28 gm.) regular price: $13.50/oz. unit size: from 1/2 oz. weight: lace/weaving suggested epi for weaving: 10-15 suggested needle size for knitting: US no. 1 & slightly up... for a single strand. no. 5 & up for 2-3 strands. suggested needle size for crochet: N/A This is a silk dyed with natural dyes such as persimmon tannin, bengara or a sumi charcoal. Good warp yarn. It will soften greatly after handling it for a while. The color lot is not stable, so please purchase enough for a project.