The Story Behind Artisan-Made Sewing Tools: Part 2

  Some sewing tools support the work quietly in the background. They sit beside us on the table, hold what we need close at hand, and make small movements feel easier and smoother. But even these practical objects can carry a remarkable amount of story. At Itoma, we are drawn...

The Story Behind Artisan-Made Sewing Tools: Part 1

Discover the stories behind a few artisan-made sewing tools from Japan, from tiny scissors crafted in Seki to handmade glass-topped sewing pins and lacquered scissors finished with gold maki-e lines.