{"title":"Asano Mokkousho","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 90%; text-align: center; padding-top: 24px; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22pt; font-weight: 300; line-height: 125%; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003eAsano Mokkousho\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAsano Mokkousho crafts peerless gardening tools in Japan’s Tsubame-Sanjo region, an area famous for the quality of its metalsmithing. A 70-year-old family enterprise, Asano Mokkousho is brainchild of Teisuke Asano, a farmer’s son, and his wife Sakae Sasagawa, the daughter of a Tokyo manufacturer; their first products were barbs and gaffs for fishing, delivered by motorcycle as the company grew. The elegance of its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/products\/pruning-shears\" title=\"Pruning Shears\"\u003ePruning Shears \u003c\/a\u003e reflects Sakae Sasagawa’s love of gardening: “When we make our shears, we are considering three elements to make people happy when enjoying gardening and ikebana: the blade sharpness and smoothness, the shape of the handle that considers the user, and [creating] a shaft that reliably conveys the gripping force,” says Rieko Asano, granddaughter of founders \u003ci\u003eTeiuke \u0026amp; Sakae Asano.\u003c\/i\u003e Those interested in ikebana, the Japanese art of rigorously crafted natural arrangements, will find a welcome ally in Asano Mokkousho’s specially made — and deceptively simple — ikebana scissors. An acute-angle blade, made from high-quality Japanese steel, ensures that stems are cut cleanly, without harming natural fibers, which ensures a longer life in the vase; the satin-finish handle is similarly both beautiful and functional. “It not only looks good,” Rieko says, “but is also slip-resistant for safety and peace of mind, and will not slip off unexpectedly during work.”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pruning-shears","title":"Japanese Steel Pruning Shears","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese super sharp steel Pruning Shears are designed and produced entirely in Japan by skilled craftsmen in Tsubame-Sanjo, an area famous for its metal and wood works. Meticulously handmade using traditional metal crafting techniques these elegant yet efficient shears are up for even the toughest tasks. They’re made using a special kind of Japanese stainless steel that lends itself to exceptional sharpness and rust resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegance of its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailtrack.io\/trace\/link\/1edda6c6dde3cd4b56541739259d03fbe2fcc32a?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbloomist.mom%2Fproducts%2Fpruning-shears\u0026amp;userId=4423901\u0026amp;signature=df97a092eca24e1b\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mailtrack.io\/trace\/link\/1edda6c6dde3cd4b56541739259d03fbe2fcc32a?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbloomist.mom%2Fproducts%2Fpruning-shears\u0026amp;userId=4423901\u0026amp;signature=df97a092eca24e1b\"\u003ePruning Shears\u003c\/a\u003e reflects Sakae Sasagawa’s love of gardening: “When we make our shears, we are considering three elements to make people happy when enjoying gardening and ikebana: the blade sharpness and smoothness, the shape of the handle that considers the user, and [creating] a shaft that reliably conveys the gripping force,” says Rieko Asano, granddaughter of founders \u003cem\u003eTeiuke Sakae Asano\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asano Mokkousho","offers":[{"title":"One Size","offer_id":39789614104761,"sku":"96206447","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/8373\/3878\/files\/Gar_JapaneseTools_PruningShears_042921_DC_01_414-v2.jpg?v=1711586554"},{"product_id":"japanese-ikebana-scissors","title":"Japanese Ikebana Scissors","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned and produced entirely in Japan, the country that invented the ancient art of ikebana, these solid Steel Ikebana Scissors are indispensable tools for floral arranging and ikebana. The elegant handles and extra sharp blades are forged from a special kind of Japanese steel by metal artisans in Tsubame-Sanjo, an area famous for its metal works and wood works. This steel lends itself to exceptional sharpness and rust resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose interested in ikebana, the Japanese art of rigorously crafted natural arrangements, will find a welcome ally in Asano Mokkousho’s specially made — and deceptively simple — ikebana scissors. An acute-angle blade, made from high-quality Japanese steel, ensures that stems are cut cleanly, without harming natural fibers, which ensures a longer life in the vase; the satin-finish handle is similarly both beautiful and functional. “It not only looks good,” Rieko says, “but is also slip-resistant for safety and peace of mind, and will not slip off unexpectedly during work.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asano Mokkousho","offers":[{"title":"One Size","offer_id":40276065943737,"sku":"96106431","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/8373\/3878\/files\/Gar_JapaneseTools_Scissors_042921_DC_01_408_00a9ed29-8b9b-4c63-848d-21bf5f485298-v2.jpg?v=1711587112"},{"product_id":"japanese-floral-scissors","title":"Japanese Floral Scissors","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience precision and elegance with these Japanese floral shears, expertly handcrafted in Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan—an area renowned for its metal and woodworking craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with extra-sharp blades and elongated handles, these premium scissors for flowers make it effortless to reach and trim delicate stems, whether you’re gardening or arranging floral compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrusted by professionals, these florist shears combine traditional Japanese artistry with modern functionality for a seamless floral cutting experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLooking for more high-quality tools for floral and garden work? Explore our full collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/collections\/japanese-garden-tools\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Japanese Garden Tools \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJapanese garden tools\u003c\/a\u003e designed for precision and durability. For detailed trimming and flower arranging, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/products\/japanese-ikebana-scissors\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Japanese Ikebana Scissors\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIkebana scissors\u003c\/a\u003e are a favorite among floral artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou can also check out our classic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/products\/pruning-shears\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pruning Shears\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epruning shears\u003c\/a\u003e for thicker stems and branches. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asano Mokkousho","offers":[{"title":"One Size","offer_id":40276093829305,"sku":"96106441","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/8373\/3878\/files\/Gar_JapaneseTools_Scissors_042921_DC_01_411_58278680-e147-4d64-9ca8-1c78354ec224-v2.jpg?v=1711587127"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/8373\/3878\/collections\/278355968185_00992c71-d6f4-4968-89d7-fb149de33d04.jpg?v=1659951769","url":"https:\/\/bloomist.mom\/en-ca\/collections\/asano-mokkousho.oembed","provider":"Bloomist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}