Placewares

Ikenobo Flower Scissors

$175

Description
Traditionally used in Japanese flower arrangement, the blades are set at an acute angle in order to cut flowers without crushing the plant fiber which allows flowers to absorb water easily and live longer. The blacksmith industry in the Banshu region in the Hyogo prefecture of Japan was said to have started long ago when a Katana factory was located there. What began as an industry producing straight...