Cohana Awaji Kawara Magnetic Needle Rest
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These beautiful ceramic needle minders draw on the traditional skills and materials of Japan that we have come to expect from the gorgeous Cohana brand.
The magnetic needle rest will keep your sewing needles safe and close to hand during your projects. You can use the bottom of the needle minder to pick up dropped needles, or use as a paperclip holder on your desk, or as a magnet to hold memos and photos.
Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, blessed with good clay, is one of the leading Kawara (Japanese traditional roof tiles) producing areas in Japan. The needle rest is created with the Awaji's rich clay and by the skilled artisans at Irakato. This is made in the same way as Awaji Kawara roof tiles which are moulded, glazed and fired. The minders have a smooth, glossy glaze on the rustic texture. Two colours are available: gentle "White" and chic "Gray”.
Dimensions: 27 mm diameter. Each needle minder comes gift-boxed.
This is a mini version of the Awaji Kawara Magnetic Needle Rest with Needle Polisher but without the needle polishing function - it is a magnet only.
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We try and keep our postage options simple by having a flat rate based on your shipping destination. We are currently using tracked only services.
The current postage prices are as follows from 1 Jan 2023:
- UK Royal Mail 48 tracked : £3.50
- UK Royal Mail 24 tracked: £4.50
These delivery (24, 48) times are estimated from despatch and not guaranteed.
Full details can be found here.
We send goods all over the World, but we have currently paused EU shipping whilst we navigate new EU regulations.
We aim to please and hope that you will be happy with your order. If you are not happy with your item/s and wish to return anything, then please notify us within 14 days of receiving your order. You must then return the items as instructed in their original condition and packaging within 14 days of notifying us.
Please note that the following items are excluded from being returned:
- Earrings due to hygiene reasons
- Any made to order or custom items.
Please contact us by email to grace@shopbeyondmeasure.co.uk if you wish to return an item for any reason. Please read our full returns policy for more details.
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Why is your minimum postage charge £3.50?
We use a tracked service which costs us a minimum of £3.50, even for a letter sized parcel. With standard untracked, we found we were doing a lot of chasing of lost/delayed parcels. Then we have the dilemma of whether to send items again (so we lose out on stock) or make the customer wait (not great service). It is not a very effective use of time and resources when running a business.
With tracked services, goods are insured for loss which is important for us and you as a customer. You can also see where your parcel is using the tracking number, and when it is due for delivery.
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o Store and use away from children and pets. Never let children play with magnets
o If ingested, seek medical treatment immediately.
o Always slide magnets apart against the attracted faces – do not prise them apart. If two strong magnets need to be separated, use a strong non-magnetic surface, such as a wooden table or desk. Ensure that there are no magnetic materials including things such as supports or legs in the path of the magnet during the separation. Overhang one magnet at the edge of the desk and apply a strong downward pressure to separate. Once separated, continue the motion to keep the magnet moving to a safe distance of 500mm.
o Check item regularly for sign of damage, loose magnets and sharp edges.
o Stop using broken, weak or damaged items immediately.
o Keep a safe distance (50mm+) between other all objects that can be damaged by magnetism including mechanical watches, heart pacemakers, CRT monitors and televisions, credit cards, diskettes and other magnetically stored media.
o Store away from other magnetic items.
Just as pictured. Very cute little ceramic magnet. It's so nice to look at it when I am using it to hold pins and needles for crafting.
I've wanted a needle rest for a while, this one is perfect. Lovely to look at, good to use and picks up those stray needles and pins.
Lovely little needle holder quite small but beautifully made. Very pleasing in the hand
After frequently losing my needles I treated myself to this lovely needle holder. Works a treat, small enough not to take up too much room. Love the design and colour made with quality materials.
This magnetic needle rest is a joy to have and use. No more scrabbling around to pick up a skinny needle on the flat surface of the table.
This purchase is actually for my sister-in-law, a keen sewist with an upcoming birthday, I was so pleased with mine I thought she would love one too.
