Handcrafted Japanese Shears / Thread Snips - Banshu Hamono 101 Series -The Last Standing Master of His Craft Today, it is said that only one artisan remains in Japan who possesses the skill to forge Nigiri Basami (traditional thread snips) entirely by hand, from raw steel. His name is Mr. Terasaki. He is the sole apprentice of Mr. Mizuike, a legendary figure who almost single handedly kept the art of hand forged thread snips alive for a generation. This is Mr. Mizuike. Carrying forward the masterful techniques drilled

Traditional colors have been passed down in Japan for a long time

We bring you this traditional beauty of Arita ware as stationery that fits into modern living

so please be careful with the amount of force used

Create Your Own Combination of Flowers and Color Variations

Origin: Kagoshima

creating a clean

The art of copper coloring has flourished for centuries in Takaoka

and curves that seemingly cling to the hand embody the various priorities of the craftsmen

"Michikusa

" This process increases the airtightness inside the teapot

which can often look rough

Because these shears are authentically hand-forged