{"title":"Bloomist x Asano","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTsubame-Sanjo has been a center of Japanese blade craft for centuries. Asano Mokkousho has worked there since 1950, making garden and floral tools by hand using techniques passed down within the region. Founded by Teisuke Asano and Sakae Sasagawa, the workshop was built on the belief that well-made tools improve the experience of working with plants. Rieko Asano, their granddaughter, continues to refine each design today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBloomist x Asano brings that 70-year expertise to a collection of Japanese garden and floral tools, each forged from Japanese steel, shaped for the hand, and built to last. Selected by Bloomist for the quality of the craft and the integrity of the materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-steel-pruning-shears","title":"Japanese Steel Pruning Shears","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHand-Forged Japanese Pruning Shears\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-forged in Tsubame-Sanjo, a region of Japan that has shaped blade craft for centuries, these Japanese pruning shears are built from stainless steel chosen for its edge and rust resistance. The grip is designed around one principle: that force from the hand should travel directly to the blade, cleanly, on every cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Garden and at the Vase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in collaboration with Asano, the shears move through thick branches and delicate stems with the same clean result. Rieko Asano, granddaughter of the founders, describes it this way: \"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 a shaft that reliably conveys the gripping force.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.pro\/collections\/garden-tools\" title=\"Garden Tools\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egarden tools collection\u003c\/a\u003e or pair with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.pro\/products\/japanese-ikebana-scissors\" title=\"Japanese Ikebana Scissors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJapanese Ikebana Scissors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged in Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese stainless steel, sharp and rust-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8\" length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for gardening and ikebana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in collaboration with Asano for Bloomist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives with a Bloomist sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bloomist x Asano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39789614104761,"sku":"96206447","price":120.0,"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":"\u003ch2\u003eIkebana Scissors Forged from Japanese Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Bloomist x Asano collection, these ikebana scissors were built for traditional Japanese flower arrangement. The acute-angle blade is forged from Japanese steel in Tsubame-Sanjo. It cuts cleanly through the stem, leaving the natural fibers intact so the flower draws water. The satin-finish handle is polished smooth and slip-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cut That Matters in Ikebana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn ikebana, every stem placement is a decision. These scissors give the arranger the control to execute it cleanly, every time. \"It not only looks good,\" says Rieko Asano, \"but is also slip-resistant for safety and peace of mind, and will not slip off unexpectedly during work.\" A tool this precise earns its place outside the ikebana studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.pro\/collections\/ikebana\" title=\"Ikebana and Frogs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIkebana + Frogs collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.pro\/products\/japanese-floral-scissors\" title=\"Japanese Floral Scissors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJapanese Floral Scissors\u003c\/a\u003e for a longer-handled option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcute-angle blade for clean stem cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin-finish, slip-resistant handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese steel, sharp and durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for ikebana and floral arranging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Bloomist x Asano collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a Bloomist sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bloomist x Asano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40276065943737,"sku":"96106431","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/8373\/3878\/files\/Gar_JapaneseTools_Scissors_042921_DC_01_408_00a9ed29-8b9b-4c63-848d-21bf5f485298-v2.jpg?v=1711587112"},{"product_id":"japanese-floral-scissors","title":"Japanese Floral Scissors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese Floral Scissors with Extended Handles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended handle is what separates these Japanese floral scissors from a standard pair. It gives the hand enough reach to trim stems inside a tall vessel without touching what is already arranged. The blades are made from Japanese steel in Tsubame-Sanjo, ground extra-sharp for a clean cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReach and Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe angle of the cut is what matters in a finished arrangement, and the handle length gives the hand room to set it precisely. Developed with Asano for Bloomist, each pair comes from a family workshop that has made Japanese garden tools for over seventy years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.pro\/products\/japanese-ikebana-scissors\" title=\"Japanese Ikebana Scissors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJapanese Ikebana Scissors\u003c\/a\u003e or add the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.pro\/products\/japanese-steel-pruning-shears\" title=\"Japanese Steel Pruning Shears\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJapanese Pruning Shears\u003c\/a\u003e for thicker stems. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomist.pro\/collections\/garden-tools\" title=\"Garden Tools\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egarden tools collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more tools for tending, pruning, and arranging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended handles for deep-vessel trimming and garden work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-sharp Japanese steel blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped with Asano for Bloomist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with a Bloomist sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bloomist x Asano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40276093829305,"sku":"96106441","price":80.0,"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\/Bloomist22433copyLarge-v2_f80db485-6f52-4749-ad18-a2618e985cb4.jpg?v=1788340600","url":"https:\/\/bloomist.pro\/en-ca\/collections\/bloomist-x-asano.oembed","provider":"Bloomist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}