A Legacy of Sharpness & Elegance
For centuries, Shozaburo craftsmen—descended from the swordsmiths of the Nara Period—have forged scissors renowned for their precision. In the 1800s, master swordsmith Yajuro Yoshida brought razor-sharp skill to scissor-making, blending martial discipline with dressmaking finesse. Today, each Cohana silk-braided snip is assembled by artisans dedicated to upholding the founder’s uncompromising spirit.
Kumihimo Meets Scissors
The signature handles of these snips aren’t just functional—they’re works of textile art. Enter Matsushima Braid Store of Mie’s Iga region, where Shunsuke Matsushima continues a centuries-old craft: kumihimo silk braiding. Drawing on ancestral wisdom, his family wraps each stainless-steel handle with gleaming, dyed silk—balancing texture, color, and tactile harmony. Each braid is painstakingly dyed, tension-tested against the metal, and finished to artful perfection.
A Fusion of Steel & Silk
The result? A pair of scissors that’s more than a tool—it’s a sensory experience. The steel delivers the renowned Shozaburo sharpness, while the silk braid cushions the hand and whispers heritage with every stitch. The contrast of cold, gleaming steel and warm, tactile silk is modern craft at its finest—an heirloom object designed to delight and endure.
