TAKIZEN NERO Washi Blend Cone Yarn

This Japanese washi blend yarn combines the dry touch of traditional Mino washi paper with the softness of cotton and the fluidity of rayon, creating a fabric that feels breathable, airy, and naturally cool against the skin.
The structure offers a crisp yet flexible handfeel with elegant drape, making it especially suitable for summer garments and interior textiles that benefit from texture without heaviness.

The camel tone carries a quiet warmth inspired by natural fibers and sun-faded materials. Rather than appearing overly bright or saturated, the color feels grounded, understated, and easy to integrate into timeless summer palettes.

Blended with 31% Mino washi paper, this yarn reflects a uniquely Japanese textile sensibility — balancing dryness, lightness, and movement in a way difficult to replicate with conventional fibers alone. As an industrial surplus yarn, each cone carries the quiet beauty and practical functionality of professional mill production.

Yarn Specifications

• Fiber Content: 31% Mino Washi Paper / 42% Cotton / 27% Rayon

• Yarn Count: 2/10Nm （500m / 100g ≈ 547 yd / 100g）

• Color: Camel

• Texture & Handfeel: Dry touch, breathable, softly crisp, fluid drape

• Structure: Light structure with natural movement

• Origin: Japan (TAKIZEN “NERO”)

• Condition: Mill End / Unused Surplus Yarn (Deadstock)

Recommended Uses

• Summer garments and lightweight layers

• Relaxed cardigans and breathable knitwear

• Home textiles with natural texture and drape

• Weaving projects requiring airy structure

• Machine knitting and hand knitting

• Interior textiles such as lightweight throws or decorative fabrics

Important Notes

• This yarn is designed with a dry and breathable character rather than fluffy softness

• The drape becomes more fluid after washing and regular use

• Cone yarn differs from regular yarn balls — always knit and wash a swatch before starting your final project to test shrinkage, gauge, and fabric behavior

• Some cones are rewound onto empty cones without original mill labels

• May have mild outer dust or storage marks

• Sold as is, without retail packaging

• All yarns are 100% functional with no visible flaws or defects affecting usability

• Please note that cone yarn is wound in an industrial format

• In rare cases, internal breaks may not be visible from the outside of the cone

• Please allow approximately 2%–3% knitting loss, which is standard for cone yarn handling.

• In case of yarn breaks, pull away about 10 cm of yarn before rejoining and secure with a small cross-knot to reduce tension and avoid distortion in the knitted fabric.

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Knitting with quiet luxury starts here.

Part of our curated cone yarn collection — handpicked for artisan yarn curation lovers who appreciate the rare beauty of surplus mill treasures.

Journal: What Is Washi Yarn? Understanding Japanese Paper Yarn and the Quiet Beauty of Summer Textiles — explore the unique texture, breathability, and Japanese textile tradition behind washi-based yarns and why they are especially loved for summer making.

⚠ Note: All yarns sold here are authentic products made by the original mills, sourced as mill ends or unused surplus from knitwear factories. We are not affiliated with or authorized by the original brands. Packaging and cone appearance may vary from official retail versions, but the product quality remains excellent. This listing is part of a sustainable effort to reuse premium industrial materials that would otherwise go to waste — perfect for makers who value both quality and conscious sourcing.