Welcome to BunkaCraft

The Canadian designer and manufacturer of quality Bunka Embroidery kits.

Each BunkaCraft kit contains: Printed fabric, Rayon Bunka Yarn, Basic Instructions, Colour Picture.

Importer of Authentic Japanese Bunka Embroidery

 Offering :

Many designs from TOKYO BUNKA, MATSUHATO and BUNKACRAFT...Accessories including:  Punch needles, Bunka Yarn, plus much more...

New:  BUNKA EMBROIDERY BASICS;  STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES

Our new instruction book is now available.  Written with the beginner in mind, Bunka embroidery Basics describes techniques such as stretching the fabric, proper needle operation, colour blending and much more.  It's a great addition to the classroom or as a refresher - 20 pages, original text and illustrations by Darlene Cormier. 

BUNKA EMBROIDERY - Also known as Bunka Shishu, Japanese Punch Embroidery and Threadpainting, this art form originated in Japan approximately 100 years ago.  It uses a unique combination of punch needle and special silk-like rayon thread (yarn) to create beautiful works of art.  When completed, many pictures resemble delicately shaded paintings.  In fact, the needle is held and operates in much the same manner as an artist's brush or pencil.  Unlike other forms of needlework there are no knots to tie and mistakes are easily corrected. 

 Please enjoy your visit and feel free to contact me.  It's always nice to hear from other Bunka enthusiasts!

Darlene Cormier