Cohana’s basic sewing tools are in our Waxed Canvas Accessory Pouch.
Easy to carry around and you can enjoy sewing anywhere!
| Waxed Canvas Accessory Pouch |
| Meboso Needle Set (Light to Medium Weight) |
| Wooden Thread Spool |
| Seki Mini Scissors Natural=Yellow Dark Grey=Grey |
Note : Delivery time for back-ordered items is expected to be between 2 to 4 weeks
Masu boxes were was originally used to measure rice, and later came into use holding sake glasses. This fragrant Japanese cypress masu box encases a pincushion made of Kokura textile, a cotton fabric produced in the Northern Kyushu region since the early Edo period. It is known for its three-dimensional stripes with a rhythmic color pattern created by the use of many warp threads. Kokura textile production ceased during World War II. However, after several decades, weaver Noriko Tsuiki revived Kokura textile into a thriving industry creating stylish-but-traditional cloth. The Kokura textile brand “Kokura Shima Shima” was created with the revival. The brand is highly acclaimed for its simple and versatile textile designs that fit into modern lifestyles. Since revived, the art has into a thriving industry creating stylish-but-traditional cloth.
The glass heads of these sturdy pins were developed by Nail Salon Ai-rish and Kato Shippo Works to capture the beauty of traditional Aichi Shippo ware. Shippo is a type of cloisonne ware, or lacquered metalwork, and its name derives from the “seven treasures” of gold, silver, pearl, agate, crystal, coral, and lapis lazuli. Uniquely crafted “Shippo flakes” are incorporated into the glass head of the sewing pins, bringing an elevated touch to your craft.
Three Sewing Pins
The beauty of Shippo: cloisonne enamel is expressed in a small glass ball.
Aichi × Fukuoka × Gifu
Shippo｜Nail Salon Ai-rish／Nagoya city, Aichi
Not only is she active as a manicurist at nail salons, but also as an instructor both in Japan and abroad. Through the world’s first “traditional craft nail art,” she conveys the appeal of Japanese traditional crafts.
Shippo｜Kato Shippo Works／Nagoya city, Aichi
The Owari Shippo kiln has been handing down traditional techniques since 1947. Using their skills and experience, they continue to search for and create new “Shippo: cloisonne enamel ware” from a workshop.
Kokura Textiles｜Kokura Shima Shima／Kita-Kyusyu city, Fukuoka
Kokura-ori, which was once ceased to exist in the early Showa period during the war, was restored in 1984 and revitalized as a modern fabric. Kokura-ori is characterized by its durable and beautiful vertical stripes. While inheriting the tradition, they are also working on the possibility of wider widths that are not possible with hand-woven fabrics, and expanding the world.
Masu Wooden Cups｜Ohashi Ryoki Ltd. ／Ogaki city, Gifu
In Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, where about 80% of the nation’s masu (measuring cups) are produced, the company was founded in 1950 as a manufacturer specializing in the production of Masu. Since then, the company has been dedicated to Masu, striving to pass on its technology and culture, and to develop new ways of using Masu, hoping that it will be used by future generations.
Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture is considered the northern limit of the hinoki (Japanese cypress) tree, and the area is famous for manufacturing chopsticks using timber from forest thinning, a necessary part of forest conservation and maintenance.
Iwaki-Takahashi, Inc established a factory in an abandoned elementary school and started making pencils with the forest thinning.
Pencils are adorned with a delicate parquet of flowers featuring the Cohana logo. Yosegi Koubou Ag, a certificated specialist of Hakone Yosegi-zaiku decorative parquetry, is able to craft these exquisite designs using nine pieces of wood in a two-millimeter by two-millimeter area.
These natural cypress pencils are a delight in both scent and sensation. Each time you sharpen one, the delicate fragrance of hinoki cypress wafts through the air. A small bag is included for the pencil shavings so that you can savor the fragrance for a while after sharpening.
The pencil lead is a soft 2B, perfect for drawing and design or simply for jotting down your thoughts. It comes with a cap made of genuine leather for effortless, convenient portability. Flower Parquet Pencils make an excellent gift for a loved one or a luxurious indulgence for the true creative.
The package contains only 1 pencil
Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture is considered the northern limit of the hinoki (Japanese cypress) tree, and the area is famous for manufacturing chopsticks using timber from forest thinning, a necessary part of forest conservation and maintenance.
In 2010, Iwaki-Takahashi, Inc established a factory in an abandoned elementary school and started making pencils with the forest thinning.
Yosegi Koubou Ag, a certificated specialist of Hakone Yosegi-zaiku decorative parquetry.
Note : Delivery time for back-ordered items is expected to be between 2 to 4 weeks
Traditional bamboo rulers were once widely used in old Japan but fell out of favor over the years. We collaborated with the brand ICHIREI of Marui Techno Co. Ltd., Tochigi Prefecture to reimagine the old-school Japanese bamboo ruler in brass. The ruler has a nostalgic but timeless feel, and the polished brass is a delight to the touch. Its gentle curve emulates the character of bamboo and fits naturally to your hands, which makes it easier to use than a flat ruler.
Precise scales are beautifully laser-engraved on the surface in the Japanese traditional bamboo ruler way. Rather than numerals, simple dots called hoshi are engraved every 2.5 cm in the traditional style so that the ruler can be used from both ends.
The Brass Ruler (Classic Japanese Style) comes in two sizes, 15 cm and 30 cm. A great gift for your loved ones.
※This ruler is scaled in centimetres.
Note : Delivery time for back-ordered items is expected to be between 2 to 4 weeks
These beautiful small scissors are perfect for detailed cutting work such as quilting or embroidery.
The blades are created by Hasegawa Cutlery, a manufacturer of edged tools established in 1933 and located in Seki, Japan’s foremost cutlery-making town. Blades are forged and hand-fitted by master craftsmen for a sharp edge and a smooth, hitch-free cutting experience.
Each pair of small scissors is handcrafted by a craftsman to adjust the engagement of the blades in order to achieve a sharp cutting edge.
The final steps of the finishing process “Koba-biki” and “Tip Shaving” require the senses and experienced skills of the artisan.
Since the blade are delicately finished in with tapered tip, it is easy to use for detailed work of sewing and handicraft.
With handles decorated by our partners at Ehara Lacquer Works of Nagoya, each set of scissors displays the elegance of traditional Buddhist lacquerware typically reserved for temples.
Smooth-fitting and easy to use, the warm lacquer handles are as functional as they are beautiful.
Red handles are finished with the Shunuri technique, which is used to produce a vibrant vermillion red, considered the color of celebration across Asia.
Each set of scissors comes in a leather case with a gilt tassel, protected by a cloth wrapping.
The cloth can be used as a cleaning cloth for the lacquered handles. With proper maintenance they should last a lifetime.
Link to Small Scissors with Lacquered Handles (Tamenuri) please click below
▼Edge sharpening in two-steps called “Koba-biki”
The blades are sharpened by adding a small edge by grinding the blade at two different angles, which ensures long-lasting sharpness and strength.
▼Tip Shaving
Shaving the tip increases the accuracy of blade engagement.
Please note in advance that the blade tips are flat.
▼A closer look of the tip when blades are closed.
【Ehara Lacquer Works】Nagoya City, Aichi
Lacquer factory founded in 1970 in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture.
They mainly make lacquer items and Buddhist altars for temples and households.
In recent years, they have been producing various lacquered works other than traditional Buddhist altars.
【Hasegawa Cutlery】Seki City, Gifu
A cutlery manufacturer established in 1933 in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan’s leading cutlery towns.
The reliable quality was born from the outstanding technology and abundant knowledge cultivated through history.
Their products have pleasant sharpness that cannot be found anywhere else.
These beautiful small scissors are perfect for detailed cutting work such as quilting or embroidery.
The blades are created by Hasegawa Cutlery, a manufacturer of edged tools established in 1933 and located in Seki, Japan’s foremost cutlery-making town. Blades are forged and hand-fitted by master craftsmen for a sharp edge and a smooth, hitch-free cutting experience.
Each pair of small scissors is handcrafted by a craftsman to adjust the engagement of the blades in order to achieve a sharp cutting edge.
The final steps of the finishing process “Koba-biki” and “Tip Shaving” require the senses and experienced skills of the artisan.
Since the blade are delicately finished in with tapered tip, it is easy to use for detailed work of sewing and handicraft.
With handles decorated by our partners at Ehara Lacquer Works of Nagoya, each set of scissors displays the elegance of traditional Buddhist lacquerware typically reserved for temples.
Smooth-fitting and easy to use, the warm lacquer handles are as functional as they are beautiful.
Red handles are finished with the Shunuri technique, which is used to produce a vibrant vermillion red, considered the color of celebration across Asia.
Each set of scissors comes in a leather case with a gilt tassel, protected by a cloth wrapping.
The cloth can be used as a cleaning cloth for the lacquered handles. With proper maintenance they should last a lifetime.
Link to Small Scissors with Lacquered Handles (Tamenuri) please click below
▼Edge sharpening in two-steps called “Koba-biki”
The blades are sharpened by adding a small edge by grinding the blade at two different angles, which ensures long-lasting sharpness and strength.
▼Tip Shaving
Shaving the tip increases the accuracy of blade engagement.
Please note in advance that the blade tips are flat.
▼A closer look of the tip when blades are closed.
【Ehara Lacquer Works】Nagoya City, Aichi
Lacquer factory founded in 1970 in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture.
They mainly make lacquer items and Buddhist altars for temples and households.
In recent years, they have been producing various lacquered works other than traditional Buddhist altars.
【Hasegawa Cutlery】Seki City, Gifu
A cutlery manufacturer established in 1933 in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan’s leading cutlery towns.
The reliable quality was born from the outstanding technology and abundant knowledge cultivated through history.
Their products have pleasant sharpness that cannot be found anywhere else.
The scissors are made at Hasegawa Cutlery, a manufacturer of edged tools in Seki, Japan’s foremost cutlery-making town. They come with a beautiful silk thread tassel and a scissors case.
The drawstring pouch is made of high quality synthetic leather with a great texture, and is just the right size to hold the scissors. The pouch, reminiscent of a plump flower bud, expands like a flower in bloom when the strings are loosened. As the pouch closes tightly with a brass button and elastic, it can hold item inside. It is also recommended to hold and carry your favorite accessories or other small items.
▼Looks cute when hanged on a bag handle.
▼The pouch can be used to carry accessories and other small items.
▼ The handles of the scissors are limited edition color for this set. The scissor case and the pouch are made of the same material in the same color.
Gifu, Fukuoka
Seki Mini Scissors｜Hasegawa Cutlery / Seki City, Gifu
These mini-scissors were created by Hasegawa Cutlery, a manufacturer of edged tools established in 1933 and located in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan’s foremost cutlery-making town. You can cut with these scissors by gripping them with your fingers and pinching lightly.
Tassel｜MARIMO / Chikugo city,Fukuoka
A tassel studio in Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Inheriting traditional techniques, the studio specializes in delicate handcrafting of small tassels and knots. The artisan’s skill shines through in each thread wound on the thread spool, giving it a beautiful finish.
Vibrantly colored and easy to carry around, this elegant leather pouch can be used for sewing notions and accessories or even as a purse.
It is made from Himeji white-tanned leather, a soft, leather processed using tannins extracted from plants instead of chemical-based tanning agents. This process of “white tanning” results in a product with a distinctive cream-colored finish that takes dye readily.
Our partners at Yoshikawa Leather Studio specialize in white leatherworking and dye our Himeji Leather Pouches expertly in Cohana’s signature colors. The bag, reminiscent of a plump flower bud, expands like a flower in bloom when the strings are loosened. A wood button cut across the grain adds a craftsy touch to the drawstrings.
Note : Delivery time for back-ordered items is expected to be between 2 to 4 weeks
Traditionally used for celebrational sake, Japanese Masu cups have a 1,300-year history. These adorable pincushions were inspired by the elegance and joyousness of Masu cups, but made in miniature by master craftsmen at Ohashi Ryoki in Gifu Prefecture.
Mini Masu Pincushions measure just 15 mm (0.6 in) square and feature sophisticated Japanese dovetail joinery that does not require nails or glue to hold the shape of the box. The smooth hinoki cypress of the box gives off a light, woody fragrance.
A high-quality linen woven in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka is used as the fabric of the pincushion, which allows pins and needles to pierce easily without dulling them.
The pincushion includes a matching sewing pin made by Glass Studio Kinari in Osaka.
Pins are supple yet durable, and manufactured in Hiroshima, a city with a 300-year history of high-quality needle production. Rigorous quality control ensures unified thickness and length of pins, and their ability to pierce cloth with ease.
Note : Delivery time for back-ordered items is expected to be between 2 to 4 weeks
With its rich leather cover and timeless design, this one-of-a-kind tape measure is a work of art in itself.
Crafted and sewn by hand by the master leatherworker Mr. Takeguchi, the cover features Cohana’s signature flower motif in vibrant color. Mr. Takeguchi adapted traditional Yuzen kimono-dyeing techniques to leather, resulting in an exquisite, three-dimensional design.
Made-in-Japan tape measures are extremely accurate and of the highest quality made in Japan are very accurate and functional. The maker, Hara DOKI, has specialized in the manufacture and development of measuring tools since its foundation in 1906 in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Their high-quality glass fiber does not expand or wear with age and ensures a precise measurement no matter how many times it is used.
The numerals on one side of the tape are aligned horizontally. The reverse side is aligned vertically and sports Cohana’s classic two-tone color schematic in 10 cm increments to enable effortless measurement.
※This measure is graduated in centimeters.
Note : Delivery time for back-ordered items is expected to be between 2 to 4 weeks