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

Distributor for the Tokyo Bunka and Matsuhato companies of Japan

 Offering :

Many designs from TOKYO BUNKA, MATSUHATO and BUNKACRAFT...Accessories including:  Punch needles, brushes, Kao and Matsuhato Bunka Yarn ( thread ), plus much more...

Featured - Tokyo Bunka Kit  T-32

New:  BC-250 Fluffy Kitten "Peaches"

 Now Available.  This sweet little kitty comes with a sparkling Rhinestone ball and gold tone chain to accent her collar area .  Working frame size #1 ( 8x10 inch image size ).  Priced at $28.00

  BUNKA EMBROIDERY BASICS;  STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES

  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

Now Offering the NS-2 Bunka Punch Needle.

This is a Flat Stitch Bunka Needle made for use with Matsuhato bunka kits.  It has a slightly different "feel" from the N3 Tokyo Bunka Needle.  I find it to be the best needle to work Metallic thread with!  Also, it works beautifully with Matsuhato, Tokyo and BunkaCraft fabrics. 

Qualified Bunka Instructors Needed: 

We have requests from students looking for qualified teachers.  If you would like to be referred, please contact info@bunkacraft.com  or call 519-641-2187 to be added to our confidential or published lists.

 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