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Description
It is a sake cup of natural wood that makes the rag moon drawn with this gold leaf shine in the grain.
The "Oborotsuki" series creates a modern and gorgeous dining table with a sharp silhouette that eliminates waste.
Designed to fit the modern lifestyle, such as the foil pasting craftsman expressing the emotional moon with a slight shadow on the natural wood thinly carved by the woodworker. I repeated ingenuity in the process.
Finally, the work of rubbing lacquer and wiping it off was repeated many times to create a deep black color.
It is a gem that moves the hearts of those who pick it up, so please enjoy our self-confident work.
Information
| Manufacturer | HAKUICHI |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Technique | Kanazawa Gold Leaf |
| Material | Keyaki |
| Size | Φ3.11" * 1.18"(Φ7.9*3.0cm) |
| Weight | 0.11 lbs(50g) |
| Capacity | 0 oz(ml) |
| Electronic Equipment | Microwave oven : X Dishwashing machine : X Direct fire : X IH : X Oven : X, |
| Note | |
| Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks (if out of stock + 1-2 weeks) |
Brand
Innovation to the Tradition of Kanazawa Gold Leaf
HAKUICHI
- 1975
- Kanazawa Gold Leaf
- Tatsuya Asano
The haku-utsushi (gold leaf-shifting) process of creating crafts, where gold leaf is placed on a leather board, cut to a standard size using a bamboo frame, and then placed between sheets of handmade paper
History
Creating a Market for "Kanazawa Gold Leaf Crafts"
When HAKUICHI was founded, gold leaf was only considered a material that was used for crafts made in other areas.
In order to enable the accessible use of "Kanazawa Gold Leaf," which was a material applied in art works, HAKUICHI created a market for "Kanazawa Gold Leaf Crafts."
Later, while travelling across Japan to introduce Kanazawa Gold Leaf to a wider range of people, it gained recognition locally in Kanazawa and was able to develop into the local industry it is today.
As a crafts company, we take great care in making each and every one of our crafts by hand, despite the expansion of mechanization and mass production, and the development of new technologies.
We do this out of our belief that in traditional industries, traditional beauty lies in what is expressed by one’s hand technique.
Going forward, we will show the world the charm of Kanazawa Gold Leaf by continuing our traditional techniques, as well as developing new skills and blending them with tradition.
The haku-hari (gold leaf-gilding) process of creating crafts, where gold leaf is gilded over crafts such as pottery and vessels.
Characteristic
Collaborating With Other Companies in Different Industries
Depending on how they are used, Kanazawa Gold Leaf Crafts, which are made wholeheartedly by our artisans, are able to be serve a wide variety of functions, from facilitating traditional Japanese hospitality to complementing modern tableware.
Also, HAKUICHI is collaborating with other companies in different industries as we are be able to gain opportunities to create new techniques and new ways of expressing gold leaf through working with new industries.
By tackling new fields going forward, we would like to make technical innovations and expand the future of the tradition that is Kanazawa Gold Leaf.
An "oboroduki bowl," the representative product of HAKUICHI
For Customers
A Special Feeling Created by Traditional Beauty
What makes Kanazawa Gold Leaf splendid is the special feeling it creates with its traditional beauty.
The traditional beauty of gold leaf has charmed people since ancient times, as exhibited by its use as a symbol of power and a luxury item.
It is something that we hope will be used not only in upscale arts and crafts but also in all aspect of daily life, so as to enrich the lifestyles and cultures of many people.
This enrichment does not come from the reduction in the price of products and services, but is created by making a deep impression.
As the first company to use Kanazawa Gold Leaf to create Kanazawa Gold Leaf Crafts, we take pride in our name "HAKUICHI,” and will continue to work on our craftmanship, with the ambition to always enjoy new challenges proactively.
How Japanese Products Can Be Such High Quality
The Reason Japan Can Produce So Many High-Quality Products
To put it simply, it’s because they found a way to produce exceptional products with high efficiency, resulting in surprisingly low prices.
The Japanese Drive for Perfection
The Japanese always seek perfection in both the production process and the products themselves.
As such, the Japanese production process aims to eliminate waste and inefficiencies while guaranteeing quality by having craftspeople inspect their own products and constantly strive to make improvements.
Ingenuity Stemming from the Spirit of “Omotenashi” and “Kikubari”
The Japanese excel at creating and improving things because of their devotion to the ideas of hospitality and attentiveness, known as “omotenashi” and “kikubari” respectively. These ideas push them to uncover, predict, and fulfill their customers’ every need.
This earnestness, as well as how they spare no effort when it comes to offering their customers the very best, is reflected in the products Japan produces.
Trustworthy Suppliers That Deliver On All Fronts
One product is often the result of various organizations joining forces and combining their skills and capabilities.
Japanese suppliers are known for their dedication to delivering high-quality materials, parts, and products on schedule, and it’s thanks to their efforts that Japan can produce such high-quality goods.
The Japanese Are the World’s Most Discerning and Demanding Customers
Many Japanese people have traveled and experienced shopping around the world. This has given them a much more discerning eye for judging the quality of products.
The standards of Japanese people are very high. They are finely tuned not just to the quality, safety, design, and novelty of products, but also to their visual appearance such as their packaging and wrapping.
Made-in-Japan products keep improving in quality in order to meet the rigorous standards of their domestic clientele.
Japan Is Home to Many Long-Established Companies
According to an international survey, Japan has the highest number of companies that have been established over a century ago. In fact, the grand total of 33,076 of such Japanese companies accounts for 41.3% of the total worldwide number of 80,066. The US takes second place with 19,497 companies (24.4%) and Sweden comes in third with 13,997 (17.5%).
Japan also has the highest number of companies that are more than two centuries old, being home to 1,340 such companies, which account for 65.0% of the global total of 2,051. The US takes second place with 239 companies (11.6%), Germany comes in third with 201 (9.8%), and the UK places fourth with 83 (4.0%).
So, Japan is able to produce so many high-quality goods because it’s home to the highest number of long-established companies that have been passing down their knowledge and technical prowess through the generations.
*Source: Based on data from Teikoku Databank and Bureau Van Dijk’s orbis (as of October 2019).
What Makes Traditional Japanese Crafts High Quality
Traditional crafts are the amalgamation of Japanese culture.
“Traditional crafts” is the general term used for crafts that are produced using processes and techniques that have been passed down through generations. In Japan, this includes textiles, dyed goods, ceramics, lacquerware, woodwork, washi Japanese paper, dolls, items for Buddhist rituals, and other goods that enrich our everyday lives.
Traditional crafts are associated with the concept of “the beauty of use”, which refers to products and skills that become easier to use and approach perfection the longer they come into contact with people.
Currently, it is believed that there are approximately 1,300 different types of traditional crafts in Japan.
Among these, 236 crafts have been officially designated as “traditional Japanese crafts” by the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (as of January 2021).
The main criteria for being recognized as a traditional Japanese craft:
Key Parts of the Production Process Must Be Done by Hand
Traditional Japanese crafts do not have to be entirely handmade, but the underlying process that brings out the product’s unique and distinctive characteristics, such as their quality, form, and design, must be handcrafted.
This guarantees that every traditional Japanese craft is, at its core, a product of human hands, meaning that its size and shape have been designed with human comfort in mind. It also makes the crafts much safer.
The Skills and Techniques Used to Make It Must Be Passed Down for Over 100 Years
The Japanese believe that a technique or a skill can only be considered reliable and complete after it’s been refined through trial and error and constant improvements by numerous craftspeople over a period of at least 100 years.
Skills are closely related to the capability of each craftsperson and precision, and they are something that an individual can refine. Techniques, on the other hand, are associated with the historical accumulation of knowledge, including everything from the selection of raw materials to the production process.
All this said, modern craftspeople don’t just mimic the techniques of the past. Rather, they’re continuously coming up with improvements and developing new ways of doing things without fundamentally changing what makes traditional Japanese crafts unique.
The Skills and Techniques Used to Make It Must Be Passed Down for Over 100 Years
As we can see, the secret to the high quality of made-in-Japan products is the drive of Japanese people for perfection, the adherence to their unique philosophy of hospitality, and their discerning eye that can’t be matched.
Traditional Japanese crafts are one level above normal made-in-Japan products, as they must also meet rigorous criteria such as being handcrafted or made using skills and techniques that have been passed down for at least a century.
Thanks to all of the above, Japanese products have become famous for their high quality all over the world.