Nail Nipper

This nail nipper was made in Sanjō, Niigata Prefecture an area renowned throughout Japan for its high-quality metalworking. Made from the same high-carbon stainless steel used in Japan’s famously sharp kitchen knives, this item is both strong and rustproof. The nipper, which has a built-in spring mechanism, is made using a metal-casting process known as metal injection moulding. The lines of the handle are hand-polished, and designed to increase stability and ease-of-use. These nippers are said to be favoured by beauty professionals and medical clinics, as the alignment of their sharp blades provide a smooth, clean cut that doesn’t strain the nails. It has won the Good Design Award in 2020.

Size: L12 cm x W6 cm x H1 cm

Kansai

The Kansai region includes the second-most populated metropolitan area in Japan with its largest city Osaka. Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan’s former capital cities, are home to important temples and shrines and strongholds of intangible cultural heritage, such as the Kyoto textile weaving skills of Nishijin.