{"title":"Maker's Objects","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"flower-push-pin-assorted-mother-of-pearl","title":"FLOWER PUSH PIN | Assorted Mother of Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am the prettiest set of iridescent, flower-shaped push pins in five colours. My button is cut from the Akoya shell, or mother of pearl, in a gentle design reminiscent of hand drawn flowers. Combined with the natural curves of the original shells, each piece is unique in its beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy pin is designed to float 4mm from the walls surface creating a soft shadow against the background. Compared to ordinary pushpins and thumbtacks, my needle is thinner and stronger, and because of my thoughtful design I am easy to remove without damaging fingernails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFun Fact: The largest production area of shellfish buttons in Japan is a town without a sea. The six rivers flowing through the town connected Osaka to Nara and the area became a hub for boat transportation and led to the development of the shell button industry. This was an important source of income for people especially during the agriculture off-seasons. Check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cohana.shop\/blogs\/news2\/cohana%E3%81%AB%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8B%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC-%E8%B2%9D%E9%87%A6%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E8%8A%B1%E3%81%AE%E3%83%97%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%94%E3%83%B3\" title=\"Cohana's blog on the story behind the flower push pin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCohana's Story\u003c\/a\u003e for more cool tidbits about what makes me special.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm length, 12mm diameter (7mm pin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Akoya shell, brass-plated steel pin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower-shaped shell by Tomoi in Nara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePins by Meikodo in Hiroshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cohana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44274620793049,"sku":"45-108","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2603\/0809\/files\/Flowerpushpins_2.jpg?v=1699779065"},{"product_id":"asanoha-parquet-pencil-sharpener-white","title":"ASANOHA PARQUET PENCIL SHARPENER | White","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am a sight to behold, a truely unique and exquisitely crafted pencil sharpener. My intricate lid is handmade with various hardwoods by a master crafstman in a parquet technique called Yosegi-zaiku. My hexagonal shape is ergonomically designed with gently curved corners for easy handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside holds a pencil sharpener created by Nakajima Jukyudo, the only manufacturer in Japan who specialises in small pencil sharpeners. I can be used to sharpen any standard size pencil, coloured pencil and chalk pencil. I will produce clean, unbroken pencil shavings demonstrating the exceptional quality of my razor-sharp blade. I pair beautifully with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paperscissorscloth.co.nz\/products\/cypress-pencil-small-flower-parquet\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop the cypress pencil with small flower parquet by Cohana\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCypress Pencil\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as a gift for a loved one or an indulgence for the true creative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFun Fact: My lid features a traditional Japanese pattern known as Asanoha, based on a type of hemp leaf. In the old days the asanoha leaf was said to have the power to expel evil spirits and the design is commonly used throughout Japan as a protective talisman.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mm diameter, 34mm height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e wood (Japanese Judas tree, Mizuki tree, walnut), cutlery steel, nickel alloy, styrene resin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParquet by Yosegi Koubou Ag. in Kanagawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil sharpener by Nakajima Jukyudo Co. Ltd. in Osaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cohana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44346848084185,"sku":"45-142","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2603\/0809\/files\/Asanohaparquetpencilsharpener_white1.jpg?v=1701767752"},{"product_id":"flower-push-pin-white","title":"FLOWER PUSH PIN | White","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am the prettiest set of three iridescent, flower-shaped push pins in white. My button is cut from the Akoya shell, or mother of pearl, in a gentle design reminiscent of hand drawn flowers. Combined with the natural curves of the original shells, each piece is unique in its beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy pin is designed to float 4mm from the walls surface creating a soft shadow against the background. Compared to ordinary pushpins and thumbtacks, my needle is thinner and stronger, and because of my thoughtful design I am easy to remove without damaging fingernails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFun Fact: The largest production area of shellfish buttons in Japan is a town without a sea. The six rivers flowing through the town connected Osaka to Nara and the area became a hub for boat transportation and led to the development of the shell button industry. This was an important source of income for people especially during the agriculture off-seasons. Check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cohana.shop\/blogs\/news2\/cohana%E3%81%AB%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8B%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC-%E8%B2%9D%E9%87%A6%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E8%8A%B1%E3%81%AE%E3%83%97%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%94%E3%83%B3\" title=\"Cohana's blog on the story behind the flower push pin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCohana's Story\u003c\/a\u003e for more cool tidbits about what makes me special.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm length, 12mm diameter (7mm pin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Akoya shell, brass-plated steel pin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower-shaped shell by Tomoi in Nara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePins by Meikodo in Hiroshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cohana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564743352537,"sku":"45-107","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2603\/0809\/files\/Flowerpushpins_white1.jpg?v=1718433333"},{"product_id":"flower-push-pin-blue","title":"FLOWER PUSH PIN | Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am the prettiest set of three iridescent, flower-shaped push pins in blue. My button is cut from the Akoya shell, or mother of pearl, in a gentle design reminiscent of hand drawn flowers. Combined with the natural curves of the original shells, each piece is unique in its beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy pin is designed to float 4mm from the walls surface creating a soft shadow against the background. Compared to ordinary pushpins and thumbtacks, my needle is thinner and stronger, and because of my thoughtful design I am easy to remove without damaging fingernails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFun Fact: The largest production area of shellfish buttons in Japan is a town without a sea. The six rivers flowing through the town connected Osaka to Nara and the area became a hub for boat transportation and led to the development of the shell button industry. This was an important source of income for people especially during the agriculture off-seasons. Check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cohana.shop\/blogs\/news2\/cohana%E3%81%AB%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8B%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC-%E8%B2%9D%E9%87%A6%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E8%8A%B1%E3%81%AE%E3%83%97%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%94%E3%83%B3\" title=\"Cohana's blog on the story behind the flower push pin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCohana's Story\u003c\/a\u003e for more cool tidbits about what makes me special.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm length, 12mm diameter (7mm pin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Akoya shell, brass-plated steel pin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower-shaped shell by Tomoi in Nara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePins by Meikodo in Hiroshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cohana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564753117401,"sku":"45-106","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2603\/0809\/files\/Flowerpushpins_blue1.jpg?v=1718433460"},{"product_id":"flower-push-pin-yellow","title":"FLOWER PUSH PIN | Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am the prettiest set of three iridescent, flower-shaped push pins in yellow. My button is cut from the Akoya shell, or mother of pearl, in a gentle design reminiscent of hand drawn flowers. Combined with the natural curves of the original shells, each piece is unique in its beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy pin is designed to float 4mm from the walls surface creating a soft shadow against the background. Compared to ordinary pushpins and thumbtacks, my needle is thinner and stronger, and because of my thoughtful design I am easy to remove without damaging fingernails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFun Fact: The largest production area of shellfish buttons in Japan is a town without a sea. The six rivers flowing through the town connected Osaka to Nara and the area became a hub for boat transportation and led to the development of the shell button industry. This was an important source of income for people especially during the agriculture off-seasons. Check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cohana.shop\/blogs\/news2\/cohana%E3%81%AB%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8B%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC-%E8%B2%9D%E9%87%A6%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E8%8A%B1%E3%81%AE%E3%83%97%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%94%E3%83%B3\" title=\"Cohana's blog on the story behind the flower push pin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCohana's Story\u003c\/a\u003e for more cool tidbits about what makes me special.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm length, 12mm diameter (7mm pin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Akoya shell, brass-plated steel pin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower-shaped shell by Tomoi in Nara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePins by Meikodo in Hiroshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cohana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564756459737,"sku":"45-103","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2603\/0809\/files\/Flowerpushpins_yellow.jpg?v=1718433564"},{"product_id":"flower-push-pin-grey","title":"FLOWER PUSH PIN | Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am the prettiest set of three iridescent, flower-shaped push pins in grey. My button is cut from the Akoya shell, or mother of pearl, in a gentle design reminiscent of hand drawn flowers. Combined with the natural curves of the original shells, each piece is unique in its beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy pin is designed to float 4mm from the walls surface creating a soft shadow against the background. Compared to ordinary pushpins and thumbtacks, my needle is thinner and stronger, and because of my thoughtful design I am easy to remove without damaging fingernails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFun Fact: The largest production area of shellfish buttons in Japan is a town without a sea. The six rivers flowing through the town connected Osaka to Nara and the area became a hub for boat transportation and led to the development of the shell button industry. This was an important source of income for people especially during the agriculture off-seasons. Check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cohana.shop\/blogs\/news2\/cohana%E3%81%AB%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8B%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC-%E8%B2%9D%E9%87%A6%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E8%8A%B1%E3%81%AE%E3%83%97%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%94%E3%83%B3\" title=\"Cohana's blog on the story behind the flower push pin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCohana's Story\u003c\/a\u003e for more cool tidbits about what makes me special.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm length, 12mm diameter (7mm pin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Akoya shell, brass-plated steel pin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducing Regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower-shaped shell by Tomoi in Nara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePins by Meikodo in Hiroshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cohana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564763439321,"sku":"45-105","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2603\/0809\/files\/Flowerpushpins_grey1.jpg?v=1718433930"},{"product_id":"pokeori-pocket-sized-loom","title":"POKEORI | Pocket-sized Loom","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am a clever little pocket-sized loom that can be taken out to enjoy a moment of weaving anytime, anywhere. Great for using up your surplus thread or thinly cut fabric scraps. Use the finished woven fabric to create original accessories, decorations or patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven small children can experience the joy of weaving which nurtures their creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded is a pocket-sized mini loom, a needle and a comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFun Fact: The mini loom and comb are made from 51% scallop shells and the needle is made of high strength paper. 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