The Mark of Beauty

Kirikane Decoration (2016x5)

: 03, 2016

Kirikane is a little-known, yet exquisite form of filigree work. It originated in the Mediterranean about 2,000 years ago, arriving in Japan along with Buddhist art. There it evolved into a unique, matchless craft over the course of a millennium. Gold filigrees measuring just less 1mm in length can produce subtle light and shadows. When inlaid into glass, light can play its magic, creating a kaleidoscope evoking the boundless cosmos. We feature a traditional craft that has survived through the passion of generations of practitioners. Welcome to an awe-inspiring realm of light arising from exquisite, breathtaking craftsmanship!