Nalbinding needle, unfinished birch

This nalbinding needle is a quality product made in Finland. The needle is made from unfinished birch wood.

Nalbinding, or nålebinding, is an ancient craft technique. It is actually a knotless netting technique that was used to make garments and accessories before knitting and crochet took over. Nalbinding is done with a needle and with lengths of yarns.