2 sets of 12 round and square aluminum clothespins.
Square (top) and round (bottom) aluminum clothespins looked from different sides.
A bag of flour closed with round and square aluminum clothespins.
Size comparison of all 4 types of aluminum clothespins holding a bag of flour closed.
2 sets of 12 round and square aluminum clothespins.
Square (top) and round (bottom) aluminum clothespins looked from different sides.
A bag of flour closed with round and square aluminum clothespins.
Size comparison of all 4 types of aluminum clothespins holding a bag of flour closed.

Aluminum Clothespin - set of 12

$ 8.00
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These are aluminum clothespins ubiquitous in Japan until around the 1970s. The rise of plastics and cheap foreign imports all but wiped them out, but thanks to one company the classic aluminum clothespins are still in production in Tokyo.

The aluminum clothespins are light, and compared to plastic and wooden pins, have a stronger grip and a longer life for outdoor use. Their use is not limited to holding clothes to dry: they are perfect for closing snack bags and for use at camp. 

Specifications

  • Round - 2⅛" (H) x 11/16" (W)
  • Square -  2⅛" (H) x ⅝" (W)
  • Made in Japan

Who Makes It

Nanmoku Manufacturing is the only company in Japan that specializes in making aluminum clothespins. The family-owned company has been in business since 1947 in Tokyo and is now headed by the third generation working with the next generation of children.