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I have beautiful "kana" and "kanji" around me, so I wanted to use them more and send them to the world.
Especially, "Hiragana" has a very beautiful shape and is a fascinating culture unique to Japan.
I devised "Hiragana accessories" with the desire to make it easy to wear as fashion so that you can actually pick it up while making the most of the original beauty of Japanese.
Please enjoy the beauty of the curve of the Japanese character "Hiragana".
Information
Manufacturer | SAORI KUNIHIRO |
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Country of origin | Kyoto, Japan |
Technique | Metal Casting |
Material | K10 |
Size | Chain: 17.71", With adjusters(2.6、チェーン:45、アジャスター付きcm) |
Weight | 0.01 lbs(5g) |
Capacity | 0 oz(ml) |
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Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks (if out of stock + 1-2 weeks) |
Brand
Wear the Kana culture that has been passed down for over 1,000 years
SAORI KUNIHIRO
- 2015
- Calligraphy
- Saori Kunihiro
History
On my journey to find my vocation
I started going to calligraphy classes at the age of 6, and continued until high school.
I always liked to write letters and cards with brushes, therefore I was very fascinated by the calligraphy world.
I have been through many careers such as dental assistance, architecture firm, and more but I never felt the real satisfaction and the sense of achievement from these careers.
Hence, I decided to study abroad in London when I was 26 years old to bring some new changes to my life.
I restarted calligraphy, to familiarize myself with Japanese culture before I go abroad.
That is how I remembered the joy of writing and the excitement calligraphy can bring to me, and ended up opening a gallery in London.
I can never forget how impressed I was when I received many positive feedbacks from the participants.
With such experience, I was convinced that calligraphy is my vocation.
Characteristic
To familiarize with the beauty of Hiragana
In Japan, we often use English letters and motifs for designs and logos.
However, I always thought that we should use our own beautiful Kanjis and Hiraganas more.
Unlike Kanji, imported from China long ago, Hiragana is Japan's original letter; its shapes are all elegant and beautiful.
I came up with the idea of Hiragana accessories with the wish to incorporate Hiragana'S elegance into casual accessories to be used on a daily basis.
Collaborating with sheet metal craftsmen, we work on brushing up the quality of the accessories.
For Customers
Enjoy the beautiful shapes of Hiragana with our accessory
In the aim of spreading Japan's original letter Hiragana and contributing to the preservation of Japanese tradition, I developed this Hiragana accessory.
Hiragana, which has been used for more than 1000 years, have very beautiful shapes just like goddess' bodies.
I would like people to know the new way of enjoying letters: to wear.
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.
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