Gesshoku "月食" Yakibaku Kirebaku Kuroji "焼き箔切れ箔黒地" Square Plate Vase Iwate Prefecture—a hub for traditional

Iwate Prefecture—a hub for traditional Japanese ironware—Kukan Chuzou is celebrated for its simple

inspired by the enchanting fragrance of magnolia

due to its excellent material properties such as workability and corrosion resistance

while the middle to upper part has a mirror polish for producing a fine foam

known for her designs for the "SHIMA-SHIMA" brand

Gesshoku "月食" Yakibaku Kirebaku Kuroji "焼き箔切れ箔黒地" Square Plate Vase Iwate Prefecture—a hub for traditionalThis is a Japanese plate created by Noboru Yamada, a traditional craftsman. The skills of Noboru Yamada, a Kyoto kimono gold leaf artisan, have been captured in this glass vessel. As each piece is handmade, no two are exactly alike. Yakibaku Kirebaku Kuroji "" describes a technique where heat treated gold leaf, cut into precise shapes, is applied to a black lacquered surface. This creates a visually stunning effect with the shimmering gold contrasting