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Skilled artisans combine traditional techniques with thoughtful design, bringing rich color, depth, and artistry to everyday tools. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"small-scissors-with-gold-lacquer","title":"Fine Scissors with Gold Lacquer, Burnt sienna","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisite scissors with outstanding beauty and sharpness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thin blade tip is useful for detailed work and is recommended for handicrafts of many kinds. Craftsmen adjust the cutting of the blades one by one for the small scissors, resulting in a sharp cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach scissors is painted with lacquer and gold. You can enjoy the subtle color changes unique to natural lacquer, and with each passing year, you can enjoy a beautiful and beautiful luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a soft leather case and a tassel of gold and silver, the scissors are made even more gorgeous. By cleaning with the included cloth, the luster of the lacquer is restored and you can use it forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDimensions: 105mm (4 1\/8”) long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Mr. Hasegawa Cutlery in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's leading cutlery towns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34045754998917,"sku":"KCO-21-10349-45139","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/products\/45-139_product_900900_db70af13-8d55-48f8-9bbf-c6b91c4ba212.jpg?v=1637239614"},{"product_id":"inch-boy-folktale-pin-cushion","title":"Inch Boy Folktale Pin Cushion","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pincushion is contained in a luxurious Shikki, or Yamanaka lacquerware, bowl with a lid. It is made of wood and has multiple coats of lacquerware on it. 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To this day, all over Japan, the story of Issunbōshi is famous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy the way, in English when we start folktale we say \"Once upon a time...\", and in Japanese people say \"mukashi, mukashi...\" which means \"long long ago...\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo, mukashi, mukashi..., there was an old, childless couple. They wished for a child and prayed each day please, please let us have a child, no matter how small.\" Eventually, a son was born to them. But small indeed, the child was only 1-sun (around 3 cm or just over 1 inch) in height and never grew taller. Thus, they named their cute son Issun-bōshi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne day, the boy went on a trip to see the world. The old couple equipped him with a sewing needle for a sword, a bowl for a boat and chopsticks for oars. The one-inch warrior Issunboshi sailed down the river for the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe became a bodyguard to the minister's beautiful daughter in the capital. One day, they were attacked by an ogre (oni). The ogre opened his mouth and swallowed Issunboshi. But he, down in the monster's stomach, kept stabbing away, until the ogre finally spat him out and ran away. The ogre dropped his magical mallet as he went. The princess picked it up and made the wish for Issunboshi to be tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThen, he became a great man, and married the princess. Soon after, he invited the old man and his wife to the city, and they all lived happily ever after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Ishikawa, Japan for HIRO Co., Ltd., a company with over 85 years of experience in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The company collaborate with Kanazawa-based artisans to create the contemporary and playful products for daily life using with the multiple traditional crafts inherited in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, such as the Kutani porcelain and Yamanaka Lacquerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHiro's work with distinct designs adapting traditional craft techniques nourished in Ishikawa Prefecture are very popular in Japan and highly regarded around the world. They are selected in shops associated with museums or art galleries. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36914483658913,"sku":"HIR-20-10426-INCHB","price":49.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/products\/hiro-inch-boy-2.jpg?v=1722038509"},{"product_id":"triple-lacquer-sewing-box-red","title":"Triple Lacquer Sewing Box, Red","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ultimate unboxing experience...every time you use this sewing kit! Three boxes, each with their own bursts of joy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBox one cradles 6 colors of sewing thread on wooden spools that fit perfectly in the box. The lid is lined with felt and has an elastic band. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBox two can serve as your sewing kit on the go. It has the tiniest pin cushion -- only 1 cm! -- made of vintage shibori-dyed silk. It also contains two easy-thread sewing needles, and two more wooden spools of thread, basic black and white. The needle is a \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003especialized easy-threading needle that allows the thread to easily pass through the needle hole by simply putting a thread in the groove on the needle and pushing it. \u003c\/span\u003eThe lid contains a magnet that holds a tiny thread snips, which\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e are the smallest stainless steel scissors in Japan with a total length of 45 mm. They have excellent sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBox three has a larger pin cushion covered in silk crepe. The felt-lined lid contains three heart-shaped glass head pins and space for you to add more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe top of the box is etched with a hemp leaf pattern, and the entire box is covered in multiple layers of black lacquer. It's soft to the touch and will last for decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe three paulownia wood boxes come stacked and are secured with a piece of black linen cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIRO Co., Ltd., is a company with over 85 years of experience in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The company collaborate with Kanazawa-based artisans to create the contemporary and playful products for daily life using with the multiple traditional crafts inherited in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, such as the Kutani porcelain and Yamanaka Lacquerware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40151725080737,"sku":"HIR-22-10146-TLSRD","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/products\/DSC_3521_27826ddd-c77d-4b32-863a-9be2e77c7412.jpg?v=1767456392"},{"product_id":"tiny-sewing-box-black-lacquer","title":"Tiny Sewing Box, Black Lacquer","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA tiny sewing box packed with Ishikawa's uniqueness!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wooden box cradles the following exquisite items: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 colors of sewing thread on wooden spools that fit perfectly in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tiniest pin cushion -- only 1 cm! -- made of vintage shibori-dyed silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 easy-thread sewing needles that are a \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003especialized needle to allows the thread to pass through the needle hole by simply putting a thread in the groove on the needle and pushing it. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plum-shaped magnet that holds a tiny thread snips, which\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e are the smallest stainless steel scissors in Japan with a total length of 45 mm. They have excellent sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe surface of the paulownia box has a luxurious lacquer finish. This is Yamanaka-nuri and it is available in two paint colors, vermilion and black.\u003c\/span\u003e It's soft to the touch and will last for decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIRO Co., Ltd., is a company with over 85 years of experience in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. 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You can enjoy the subtle color changes unique to natural lacquer, and with each passing year, you can enjoy a beautiful and beautiful luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a soft leather case and a tassel of gold and silver, the scissors are made even more gorgeous. By cleaning with the included cloth, the luster of the lacquer is restored and you can use it forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDimensions: 105mm (4 1\/8”) long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Mr. Hasegawa Cutlery in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's leading cutlery towns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42066801983744,"sku":"KCO-21-10349-45140","price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/products\/cohana-fine-scissors-gold-lacquer-vermilion-45-140-3.webp?v=1675278538"},{"product_id":"dog-pin-cushion","title":"Inu Dog Pack Pin Cushion","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWoof! Your eyes do not deceive you. Yes, these are miniature dogs on the heads of pins! **mind blown** \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe cushion is wool, felted by hand in the shape of a dog bone. The hand-formed pins consist of 4 distinctly different dogs and a house to hold them all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe pins are hand made by an artist in Kyoto who specializes in making miniature pins. We absolutely love that this is a thing...that someone gets to spend their days not only making miniatures, but miniatures just for sewing pins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy the way, \"Inu\" is the Japanese word for dog. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: ~1\" x 3\" long; pins are 38mm long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach pin cushion and set of pins is nicely packaged and boxed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHIRO Co., Ltd., is a company with over 85 years of experience in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. 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Cohana's beloved Fine Scissors return in a limited-edition indigo blue, with lustrous lacquered handles, delicate gold maki-e accents, and a playful tassel finished with a shimmering brass charm. A crisp white leather sheath provides the perfect finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese scissors bring together the talents of two Japanese workshops. Hasegawa Cutlery, established in 1933 in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, crafts the slender stainless steel blades, finishing each one by hand for a wonderfully smooth, precise cut. In Nagoya, Ehara Lacquer Works applies the rich indigo lacquer and delicate gold decoration, drawing on techniques traditionally used to embellish Japanese ceremonial objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fine, pointed blades are particularly well suited to snipping threads, trimming embroidery, and other detailed sewing and needlework. 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