Materials of Metal
Each metal has its own individual qualities and we believe that our job is to make the best use of the materials' characteristics. We take good care to ensure that we employ the traditional techniques which have been painstakingly developed during Kyoto's 1200 year long history.
SILVER
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One of the the characteristics of silverware in Japan is that it is tarnished. This is the spirit of Wabisabi --- the beauty found in things being naturally shifted---. We make kitchen utensils, such as plates and chopsticks, tea ceremony equipment, and accessories, such as netsuke --- a form of miniature sculpture which developed in Japan.
COPPER/BRASS
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They are often used for to make equipment related to fire such as a kettle because they conduct heat quickly. Coloring them with Japanese lacquer is a traditional decorating technique in Kyoto. They are suitable for tea ceremony and will compliment any Japanese style room because the shades and colors are very natural. They are also suitable for casting because the materials are relatively easy to shape.
BRONZE
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Although it is not suitable for kitchen utensils because of its sensitiity to humidity, It is often used for casted objects and statues, vases and incense burners, as well as stationary, such as paper weights because it can be shaped precisely and it radiates light of various hues and colours.
PEWTER
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It has been mainly used for kitchen utensils especially sake cups because it does not get corroded easily. We mainly make pitchers and cups for sake. Pewter sake products are essential to those who love sake in Japan.
