Our yarn store stocks the Cohana brand is a Collection of exquisite, high-quality tools and accessories for crafters, knitters and makers, handmade by artisans in Japan. Selection includes lacquer scissors, mini scissors, snips, pins, pin cushions and much more. Not only are these tools probably the best available for the job, but they are also beautiful if not exquisite.
Cohana is a brand of high-quality handmade tools created by KAWAGUCHI Co., Ltd. in collaborations with local industries and artisans in Japan, utilising the experience and knowledge of developing handicraft tools cultivated over many years since its establishment in 1953.
Cohana develops products that are creatively designed, easy-to-use yet highly practical. Cohana aims to be admired not only by handmade lovers, but also by those who prefer unique and original stationery goods.
By producing products, Cohana hopes to connect traditional techniques and knowledge to the future and revitalize the production regions.
Cohana uses traditional Japanese colours that reflect the changing of the seasons. The colour of Cohana is a traditional Japanese colour where you can feel the transition of the four seasons.
The brand name Cohana'is derived from the goddess Konohanasakuya from Japanese mythology. Konohanasakuya is beautiful like the blooming of cherry tree blossoms, and worshipped as a goddess of Mt. Fuji, the symbol of Japan, and symbolises prosperity.
Cohana products are handmade by artisans from all over Japan (sorry no translation available on this image)
Our company is located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Our ethos is defined in the three words, NATURAL TRADITIONAL HANDMADE.
We are a proud supporter of the Campaign for Wool, All Things Wales, Global Welsh and Red Dragon America.
Last update 22nd January 2023