Products Introduction
蒔絵
The delicate craft of applying gold and silver powder to lacquerware.
Just as fine porcelain was known as "China", lacquerware was referred to as "Japan" when maki-e pieces became highly valued in Europe and around the world from the Momoyama period onward.
Maki-e Collection Just as fine porcelain was known as "China", lacquerware was referred to as "Japan" when maki-e pieces became highly valued in Europe and around the world from the Momoyama period onward.
Maki-e is known for its distinctive, brilliant gold and silver decorations offset on a jet-black background. Just one look at the highly precise technique applied to a maki-e work will instantly bring to mind a sense of the Japanese aesthetic. The changes in design through the ages, as well as the sense of playfulness found in many of the works are easily deciphered and enjoyed by modern admirers as well.
These days, as lacquerware is becoming increasingly rare, we invite you to come and familiarize yourself with these wonderful works of art.
Just as fine porcelain was known as "China", lacquerware was referred to as "Japan" when maki-e pieces became highly valued in Europe and around the world from the Momoyama period onward.
Maki-e Collection Just as fine porcelain was known as "China", lacquerware was referred to as "Japan" when maki-e pieces became highly valued in Europe and around the world from the Momoyama period onward.
Maki-e is known for its distinctive, brilliant gold and silver decorations offset on a jet-black background. Just one look at the highly precise technique applied to a maki-e work will instantly bring to mind a sense of the Japanese aesthetic. The changes in design through the ages, as well as the sense of playfulness found in many of the works are easily deciphered and enjoyed by modern admirers as well.
These days, as lacquerware is becoming increasingly rare, we invite you to come and familiarize yourself with these wonderful works of art.
天然石
Nature’s own works of art.
Since pre-historic times people around the world have used precious stones as ornaments, decorations, and as currency.
In ancient Jōmon period Japan and onward, special stones were revered and thought to have holy powers and the ability to grant protection from harm.
It's not an exaggeration to say that humans feel a mysterious attraction towards stones, these one-of-a-kind works of art crafted by mother nature herself. At Soseido we have prepared a beautiful collection of stone accessories and curios to delight the eye.
Since pre-historic times people around the world have used precious stones as ornaments, decorations, and as currency.
In ancient Jōmon period Japan and onward, special stones were revered and thought to have holy powers and the ability to grant protection from harm.
It's not an exaggeration to say that humans feel a mysterious attraction towards stones, these one-of-a-kind works of art crafted by mother nature herself. At Soseido we have prepared a beautiful collection of stone accessories and curios to delight the eye.
