• Japanese needle snips wrapped in blue silk threads with leather case
  • Sewing snips with blue thread wrapped handles sitting in leather case
  • Boxed cohana thread snips
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SHOZABURO THREAD SNIPS | Blue Iga Silk Braid

SHOZABURO THREAD SNIPS | Blue Iga Silk Braid

$132.00 NZD
$132.00 NZD
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I am an exquisite pair of high quality thread snips that celebrates the traditions of the Japanese Samurai. I am expertly crafted in Tokyo with the utmost care, one pair at a time, by artisans with a commitment to excellence. Beloved by sewing enthusiasts around the world, I am extremely sharp, cutting through thread and fabric with ease.

Iga silk braids (also known as kumihimo) cover my handles and make handling a delightful experience. Traditionally used in samurai armour, silk threads are wound by hand, woven into braids and dyed with rich colours, bringing out my unique lustre.

I am a treasure that lasts a lifetime.

Fun Fact: The methods of crafting Japanese scissors were adapted in the Edo period (1603-1868) from the methods of forging Japanese Samurai swords. My maker, Shozaburo & Co., still uses these time-honoured techniques as part of a long lineage of excellent craftsmanship.

Size: 108mm length (36mm blade), 25mm width, 14mm handle depth

Materials: steel blade | silk thread 

Producing Regions:

    • Snips by Shozaburo in Tokyo
    • Kumihimo (silk braid) by Matsushima Kumihimo in Mie

Why I'm Better

Cohana is committed to connecting the traditional skills and wisdom of Japanese artisans handed down over many years to future generations and to revitalise these industries and production areas. Many of the techniques used to make their tools have been given the certification of Traditional Crafts by the Japanese Government.

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