Working tool - Japan - Tailor Scissors
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Fifteen steel Japanese tailor’s shears, origin Japan, dating from circa 1970–2000, in Poor condition with heavy use and major cracks or missing parts.
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A collection of 15 Japanese tailor’s shears.
Japanese tailor’s shears are highly respected worldwide and originate from Japan’s long tradition of blade-making craftsmanship. Carefully crafted by skilled artisans, these shears are renowned for their exceptional sharpness, precise cutting performance, and long-lasting durability. They have been trusted for generations by professional tailors, dressmakers, and sewing enthusiasts.
One of the greatest strengths of Japanese shears is their ability to cut fabric cleanly and accurately while minimizing damage to delicate materials. Today, due to the declining number of traditional craftsmen and workshops in Japan, high-quality Japanese-made tailor’s shears are becoming increasingly scarce and sought after by collectors and professionals alike.
This lot includes 15 pieces in various sizes and styles, offering a unique opportunity to acquire a representative collection of traditional Japanese sewing tools. Suitable for practical use, collection, display, or restoration.
Please note that signs of age, wear, scratches, stains, or rust may be present. Please refer carefully to the photographs for the overall condition.
Seller's Story
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A collection of 15 Japanese tailor’s shears.
Japanese tailor’s shears are highly respected worldwide and originate from Japan’s long tradition of blade-making craftsmanship. Carefully crafted by skilled artisans, these shears are renowned for their exceptional sharpness, precise cutting performance, and long-lasting durability. They have been trusted for generations by professional tailors, dressmakers, and sewing enthusiasts.
One of the greatest strengths of Japanese shears is their ability to cut fabric cleanly and accurately while minimizing damage to delicate materials. Today, due to the declining number of traditional craftsmen and workshops in Japan, high-quality Japanese-made tailor’s shears are becoming increasingly scarce and sought after by collectors and professionals alike.
This lot includes 15 pieces in various sizes and styles, offering a unique opportunity to acquire a representative collection of traditional Japanese sewing tools. Suitable for practical use, collection, display, or restoration.
Please note that signs of age, wear, scratches, stains, or rust may be present. Please refer carefully to the photographs for the overall condition.
Seller's Story
Import taxes and VAT are the buyer’s responsibility.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Steel
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
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Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990, 1990-2000
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Japan - Tailor Scissors
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