Olympus Sashiko Lamè Thread – White brings a beautiful touch of elegance to traditional sashiko stitching with its soft, refined shimmer. Crafted in Japan using 96% cotton blended with a delicate metallic lamè thread, it retains the authentic texture, softness, and stitch definition that sashiko is loved for, while adding a subtle luminosity that catches the light with every stitch.
Unlike heavily metallic threads, this beautiful blend remains smooth and comfortable to work with, allowing the cotton to maintain the classic handcrafted appearance of sashiko while the fine lamè strand adds depth, dimension, and gentle sparkle. The result is sophisticated rather than flashy — perfect for both traditional Japanese designs and modern visible mending, embroidery, quilting, and decorative stitching projects.
The white lamè thread is especially striking when stitched onto deep indigo, navy, charcoal, black, and rich jewel-toned fabrics, where the delicate shimmer creates crisp definition and an almost glowing effect against darker backgrounds. It also works beautifully on neutral linens and natural fabrics for a softer tonal elegance.
Whether used for classic sashiko patterns, decorative borders, slow stitching, contemporary textile art, or adding subtle detail to garments and home décor projects, Olympus Lamè Thread offers a graceful balance between heritage craftsmanship and modern creativity.
Thread Details
• Colour: White
• Length: 40 metres
• Fibre Content: 96% Cotton, 4% Polyester (lamè)
• Made in Japan
