Our roots go back to the very first edition of PASSION magazine in 1980. PASSION was launched as an international hair magazine showcasing cutting edge hair design from around the world. The first magazine of its kind, PASSION was committed to fresh talent, no ads and glossy full colour images in a glamourous A3 format to ensure that hair design was given centre stage.
Since then, our business has grown. During the last 30 years we have shifted from publishing to expanding our product line and services as scissor manufacturers. Dowa International continues to operate from London to serve the UK and European markets. Its newly opened Tokyo office focuses on the Japanese market.
Despite our expansion, we remain a tight family unit committed to serving the hair industry and bringing the highest quality Japanese scissors to stylists. All our products have been lovingly designed and matched with only the best materials. Our knowledge of scissors stems from research facilities in Japan and our extensive sharpening facilities in the UK (not to mention invaluable experiences of trial and error!). We have constantly been involved in balancing the modernization of production methods to reduce costs and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship to maintain heritage. As a result, we feel we are able to bring a wide variety of scissors to suit every users need without compromising on quality.
We feel we are our own biggest critics but we value any feedback or suggestions. Please come and visit our stand at trade shows or pop into our offices to check out our new products or just to chat about your scissors! We will always be happy to hear your opinions!
Since then, our business has grown. During the last 30 years we have shifted from publishing to expanding our product line and services as scissor manufacturers. Dowa International continues to operate from London to serve the UK and European markets. Its newly opened Tokyo office focuses on the Japanese market.
Despite our expansion, we remain a tight family unit committed to serving the hair industry and bringing the highest quality Japanese scissors to stylists. All our products have been lovingly designed and matched with only the best materials. Our knowledge of scissors stems from research facilities in Japan and our extensive sharpening facilities in the UK (not to mention invaluable experiences of trial and error!). We have constantly been involved in balancing the modernization of production methods to reduce costs and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship to maintain heritage. As a result, we feel we are able to bring a wide variety of scissors to suit every users need without compromising on quality.
We feel we are our own biggest critics but we value any feedback or suggestions. Please come and visit our stand at trade shows or pop into our offices to check out our new products or just to chat about your scissors! We will always be happy to hear your opinions!
