Misuya Hand Sewing Needles come in a pretty paper envelope with an assortment of five different needle types. Five of each needle type are wrapped in paper packets. 25 needles total. Made of steel in Kyoto, Japan. The needles are approximately 1 1/2 - 1 7/8 long. The packaging is in Japanese. Please use the following as a reference. ?,? = 3/2 Needle: a sewing needle for cotton and thick material. ?,? = 3/5 Needle: for blind stitching hems on cotton and thick material. ?,? = 4/2 Needle: a whipping needle for silk and wool. ?,? = 4/5 Needle: a large needle for sewing or blind stitching on silk or wool. ???? = Large Chabo Needle: for attaching buttons and working with thick fabrics.