Handcrafted Wooden Accessories

Each of these items is hand-crafted by Nino in his Berwyn, Pennsylvania
workshop.  No two items are identical.  They are made from North American and Exotic hardwoods or multicolored "wild" wood.  Each item is finished
in a clear lacquer, carnauba wax or a clear tung oil to enhance the natural colors and exquisite grain of the wood. 

  Scissor Blocks - $39.00
The two Scissor Blocks pictured hold two pair of scissors and two laying tools. The blocks are made from all natural exotic woods. Each is oiled and hand rubbed to best display the natural beauty of the wood.

The woods used in the pieces will vary, but each will be distinctive. The Scissor Block is 4 inches wide, 2-1/2 inches deep and 2-3/4 inches high.

The pictured blocks are $39.00 each (block only, without scissors or laying tools). Hand turned laying tools to match the Scissor Block are available and we have many varieties of scissors at a range of prices.

Smaller blocks for two scissors and one laying tool will be available shortly.

Scizzor Block Scizzor Block with Scissors
Tesoro Boxes
Each unique box is crafted from North American black walnut, North American cherry or Honduras mahogany with an exotic wood or abalone inlay. The box measures approximately 5 inches long by 3.25 inches wide and is 1.5 inches deep. The box has solid brass hinges and a solid brass latch. The inside top and bottom are lined with a magnetic material making these boxes perfect for holding your needles, small embroidery scissors, tekobari, and other small stitching tools. Choose from the following styles:
Walnut, cherry or mahogany with geometric strip inlay $48.00

Nino also makes a Tesoro Box which is 7 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep, lined again with magnetic material but designed with a special compartment to hold a hand-crafted wood laying tool

These boxes are special order items and can be made out of various exotic hardwoods, with or without inlays. They include a wooden laying tool crafted of the same wood as the box. Depending upon the type of inlay used the price for these very special boxes ranges from $75.00 to $135.00.

If you have a special wish for a Tesoro box of a certain size or shape we can accommodate you. Please ask.

Chatelaine Needle Case - $19.50
Store and carry your needles in these attractive hand-made cases. Made from a variety of exotic woods and available with inlays of hardwood or abalone.

Wooden Laying Tools - $21.50

Silky smooth laying tool 5 to 6 inches long. If you have never used a wooden laying tool you will enjoy its light weight and luxurious feel. All of these are hand turned – no two are identical. They are crafted from various exotic woods such as cocobolo, kingwood, tulipwood, ebony and wild multicolors. Please specify light or dark colored wood.

Hand Turned Wooden Laying Tool with Stainless Steel Wrist Bracelet - $30.00
A unique combination of a hand turned exotic wood laying tool with a stainless steel wrist bracelet. You wear the bracelet on your wrist and let the laying tool hang when it is not in use. A convenient combination which keeps your wood laying tool safe and handy at all times.

Best Laying Tool / Tekobari Case- $32.00
Hand turned circular case to carry your Best Laying Tool. Each case is different, made from beautiful exotic wood with brass fittings.