{"title":"Fish","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tatami-edge-bag-heri-bag-fish-motif","title":"Tatami Edge Bag (Heri-Bag) \/ Fish Motif","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis bag is made from the edges used for tatami mats. It has a unique and cute design that you cannot find anywhere else, and it is a product that can add an accent to your usual fashion!\u003cbr\u003eThe bag is very lightweight and is just the right size to carry a wallet, smartphone, and other small items, so it can be used for short trips as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1200 years ago \/ 800AD \/ Heian period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eTatami was treated as a sign of power by the nobility. The thickness of the tatami, the color of the edges, and the pattern differed depending on the class of the person using it. Later, with the development of the tea ceremony, tatami spread to the masses and became popular. Such historical tatami can be found in shrines, temples, and various buildings throughout entire Japan land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshihisa Fujii \/ Fujii Tatami\u003cbr\u003eA craftsman who has been making Kyoto tatami since 1868 in Kyoto Prefecture. It has been 17 years since he took over the business as the 6th generation and he put his efforts to promote tatami culture. In addition to the tatami used in Japanese houses, the company also produces mini-tatami mats, bags, and other products that fit easily into modern lifestyles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC03939-1024x576_480x480.jpg?v=1675998524\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"There is nothing more important than doing a careful job.\"\u003cbr\u003eI feel most gratified and rewarded when customers say \"Thank you for making \/ cleaning my tatami mats\" after doing a careful job with the customer's best interest in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eLength：22cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth：13cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：58g\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePolyester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"FUJII TATAMI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42977077690597,"sku":"1142580","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/products\/DSC02886.jpg?v=1653889397"},{"product_id":"hand-painted-scented-candles-rose-goldfish-hamster","title":"Hand-painted Scented Candles \/ Rose \/ Goldfish \u0026 Hamster","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe biggest characteristic of Japanese candles is their unique way of burning. The flame flickers large and slowly, creating a mysterious and emotional atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e The way Japanese candles burn is believed to have a relaxing effect, and watching them burn will give you a relaxation in your mind.\u003cbr\u003e You can also use the colorfully painted Japanese candles as interior decorations! Why not spend a calm moment using Japanese candles?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1400 years ago \/ 600AD \/ Yamato period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eIt is said that Japanese candles originated from beeswax candles made from beehives introduced from China during the Nara Period (710-794). The supply of beeswax candles ceased after the abolition of the Japanese envoys to the Tang Dynasty in the Heian period (794-1185), and Japanese candles made from lacquer and other materials began to be produced in the Muromachi period (1336-1573). Japanese candles were most widely used in 1800s and were considered a luxury item affordable by wealthy merchants and samurai families at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eHono Nishikawa \/ Nakamura Rosoku\u003cbr\u003eSince 2017, I have been a Japanese candle painter at a long-established company in Kyoto Prefecture that has been in business for 125 years. I decided to join the company because I was fascinated by the drawing pictures on a small campus through my work experience. We create candles of not only simple colors such as white and red, but also hand-draw designs of each four seasons one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC00055-1024x683_480x480.jpg?v=1676217953\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"There are things I can do as a next generation!\"\u003cbr\u003eI believe that as a young generation, I am able to abandon the stereotypes of having to do certain things. In addition to the traditional techniques that have been handed down for hundreds of years, I would like to develop new products by making the most of the ideas that only a young person like me can come up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eLength：11.5cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth：2.1cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：15g\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eJapan wax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturing Process \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ce-a4ZEWsJc\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAKAMURA ROSOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43141608079589,"sku":"1012887","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/products\/DSC06072.jpg?v=1657530333"},{"product_id":"hand-painted-candles-killifish-goldfish-2-monme-2pcs","title":"Hand-painted Candles \/ Killifish \u0026 Goldfish \/ 2-monme (2pcs)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe biggest characteristic of Japanese candles is their unique way of burning. The flame flickers large and slowly, creating a mysterious and emotional atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e The way Japanese candles burn is believed to have a relaxing effect, and watching them burn will give you a relaxation in your mind.\u003cbr\u003e You can also use the colorfully painted Japanese candles as interior decorations! Why not spend a calm moment using Japanese candles?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1400 years ago \/ 600AD \/ Yamato period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eIt is said that Japanese candles originated from beeswax candles made from beehives introduced from China during the Nara Period (710-794). The supply of beeswax candles ceased after the abolition of the Japanese envoys to the Tang Dynasty in the Heian period (794-1185), and Japanese candles made from lacquer and other materials began to be produced in the Muromachi period (1336-1573). Japanese candles were most widely used in 1800s and were considered a luxury item affordable by wealthy merchants and samurai families at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eHono Nishikawa \/ Nakamura Rosoku\u003cbr\u003eSince 2017, I have been a Japanese candle painter at a long-established company in Kyoto Prefecture that has been in business for 125 years. I decided to join the company because I was fascinated by the drawing pictures on a small campus through my work experience. We create candles of not only simple colors such as white and red, but also hand-draw designs of each four seasons one by one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC00055-1024x683_480x480.jpg?v=1676217953\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"There are things I can do as a next generation!\"\u003cbr\u003eI believe that as a young generation, I am able to abandon the stereotypes of having to do certain things. In addition to the traditional techniques that have been handed down for hundreds of years, I would like to develop new products by making the most of the ideas that only a young person like me can come up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eLength：7.5cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth：1.7cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：7.5g\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eJapan wax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturing Process \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ce-a4ZEWsJc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAKAMURA ROSOKU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43141672435941,"sku":"1012879","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/products\/DSC06075.jpg?v=1657530674"},{"product_id":"kyoto-hand-painted-art-panel-kasumi-gasane-goldfish","title":"Kyoto Hand-painted Art Panel \/ Kasumi-gasane \/ Goldfish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis is an art panel using the Kyoto Yuzen technique.\u003cbr\u003e The size is B5 and can be displayed in a small space. Instead of expressing perspective with shades of color, the layering of fabrics gives the viewer a greater sense of perspective. The bottom fabric is made of fabric used for kimono and depicts goldfish, while the top fabric is made of transparent fabric and depicts a water pattern with shimmering water. Why don't you feel the traditional beauty of Japan in your room?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：400 years ago \/ 1600AD \/ Edo period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKyo-yuzen originated with Miyazaki Yuzenzai, a fan painter (a craftsman who paints pictures on fans) who was active in Kyoto. During the Edo period (1603-1868), a law was issued prohibiting extravagance and calling on people to be thrifty. As a result, extravagant kimonos with gilding, tie-dyeing, embroidery, etc. were banned. However, it developed \"Kyo-yuzen\" a colorful and beautiful dyed kimono, which was a cutting-edge fashion that attracted the attention of the masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eMasashige Uenaka \/ Somekobo Masashige\u003cbr\u003eA craftsman who has been making kyo-yuzen in Kyoto since 1991, from design to dyeing. I have loved drawing pictures since I can remember and studied a wide variety of drawings. Since I do everything from designing to finishing by myself, I am good at expressing customers' \"thoughts\" in a concrete manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/custom_resized_a67e0bb2-4ab7-485e-a29c-8b64f13ffa6a_1_480x480.jpg?v=1676063938\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"If you believe in your strengths and make use of them, a path will open up for you\"\u003cbr\u003eBecause the studio where I apprenticed was an integrated kimono workshop, I could handle the entire kimono production process on my own. Taking advantage of this strength, I began to sell original products by designing and coloring them on my own. I used the same techniques, but modernized classic designs and used two different transparent fabrics to create a sense of perspective. By taking advantage of the fact that I can handle the entire process, I was able to open the way for me to take on new challenges without being limited to only kimonos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDesignated as a traditional craftsman of Kyo-Mono in 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth：19cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：26.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDepth：2.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWeight：248g\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSilk：Textile\u003cbr\u003eWood：Frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about 2 months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOMEKOBO MASASHIGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43550466638053,"sku":"1312486","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/products\/DSC08075.jpg?v=1665283586"},{"product_id":"bonsai-pot-iroe-enamel-fish-water-weeds","title":"Bonsai Pot \/ Iroe Enamel \/ Fish \u0026 Water Weeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis bonsai pot is made by 15 members of the Seiyo-kai, a ceramics community in Kyoto that has been in existence for about 100 years. The fish swimming leisurely and the plants and trees growing around them are well matched with the bonsai pots and enhance the bonsai. Please enjoy the handiwork of a well-known craftsman who has devoted himself to ceramics for a living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：400 years ago \/ 1600AD \/ Edo period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware are ceramics produced in Kyoto. The difference between these two is the Kyo-ware refers to the whole ceramics produced in Kyoto, while Kiyomizu-ware refers to the ceramics in Kiyomizu area. In the early Edo period (1600s), main production was tea ceremony utensils. While mechanization has spread to other production centers as time has progressed, Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware is that they are still made by hand. One of the characteristics of Kyoy-ware and Kiyomizu-ware is that many avant-garde artists have emerged, creating a variety of works that cannot be lumped together. There is no set style, and the free style boosted the popularity among the masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKintsugi Insurance Service：Eternal Product Life\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Kintsugi: Explanation and PICTURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKintsugi is one of the traditional skills in Japan repairing broken ceramics or glass. Broken part will be mended with lacquer and the product will get more beautiful look with covering gold\/silver on the area of breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/S__526090246_480x480.jpg?v=1675495446\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCost for Kintsugi Insurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eOur selling price includes Kintsugi Insurance (Only in the case of kintsugi available products such as Ceramics). Once our products are broken, please let us know and send it to Japan. Your product will be back to your home with upgrading beautiful outlook!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDelivery Fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAlthough Kintsugi itself is free as an insurance service, delivery fee will be owned by customers each time. However, it will worth using this kintsugi service since the story between you and products will continue!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：19cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth：16.8cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight：5.5cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：533g\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about 3 months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturing Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWe have not uploaded this craftsman’s video yet, please discover another craftsman’s video from below link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Suigenkyo YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC96ayIUKf6vLCLuIaCRYnXg\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC96ayIUKf6vLCLuIaCRYnXg\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STUDIO KAKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43912683815141,"sku":"1611181","price":790.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/products\/DSC06555.jpg?v=1676819088"},{"product_id":"silver-necklace-tai-no-tai-lucky-sea-bream-bone-amulet","title":"Silver Necklace \/ Tai-no-tai","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis necklace is made of Sterling Silver.\u003cbr\u003eWith a design of cherry blossoms, it is a gem that you can wear it everyday. Cherry blossoms are known as a beautiful flower that represents dignity and has \"spiritual beauty\" and \"purity\" as its flower language.\u003cbr\u003eWhy don't you spend your daily life with the masterpiece of a craftsman who has been involved in the production of silver products for more than 40 years?\u003cbr\u003eThere will be a slight change due to the aging, so the more you use, the more you love this product!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：300 years ago \/ 1700AD \/ Edo period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eIwami Ginzan Silver Mine in Japan was once one of the world's two largest silver mines, and Japan was one of the world's largest silver producers. Around the 17th century, craftsmen called silversmiths were highly valued by feudal lords, and they were also active in making not only silverware but also portable shrines for festivals and hairpins for women, and the general public patronized a wide variety of items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKenichiro Izumi \/ Izumiken\u003cbr\u003eA craftsman who has been making Tokyo silverware in Tokyo since 1979. After graduating from an art school, he travelled around Japan for a year. He sometimes delivered newspapers to earn money. During the time, he was thinking about his future and ended up with making silverware. The company is known for making not only silverware, but also rings, buckles and other products that are in tune with the modern age. Careful and detailed handwork fascinates those who seethe making process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/2023-02-10162905_480x480.png?v=1676014164\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"Throughout a conversation with silver, guide it to the shape it wants to be.\"\u003cbr\u003eSilver can take on any form, and we place the utmost importance on how natural it can be. We are committed to creating products that are pleasant to use for both the silver and the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eReceived the World Gold Council Award at the All Japan Gold and Silver Creation Exhibition.\u003cbr\u003eReceived the President's Award of the Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries.\u003cbr\u003eDesignated as a traditional craftsman.\u003cbr\u003eThey have received many other awards for their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eChain：52cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth：5.7cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth：2cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：37g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about \u003cspan\u003etwo months\u003c\/span\u003e for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"IZUMIKEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44015411658981,"sku":"1531787","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_3_20_46_31.png?v=1785757970"},{"product_id":"raku-pottery-flat-tea-bowl-gold-fish","title":"Raku Pottery \/ Flat Tea Bowl \/ Gold Fish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis flat tea bowl features a drawing of Nishikigyo swimming gracefully in a goldfish bowl. Raku ware is a tea bowl designed for the tea ceremony. The tea bowl has a wide bottom, called \"chasenzuri,\" which makes it easy to turn a tea whisk and serve tea. Also, the cup itself curves slightly inward at the rim, which prevents tea from dripping out of the bowl when drinking and makes drinking the tea elegantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formed by hand-twisting or hand-kneading, using only hands and spatulas, and is characterized by slight distortions and thick shapes. The entire shape, which is not perfect from side to side, expresses the \"beauty of imperfection\". There is also a rating system for matcha bowls, \"Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, and San-Karatsu,\" (means 1st rank, 2nd and 3rd) with Raku ware being the most prestigious matcha bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Azuchimomoyama period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaku ware is a type of pottery that uses the naturally occurring uneven shapes created by \"twist molding\" and a firing method called \"drawer firing,\" which is rare in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaku ware was started in the Momoyama period (16th century) by Chojiro, the first generation of the Raku family. The Raku ware technique has its roots in the three-color ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using such colorful three-color glazes began to be produced mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the potters who possessed this technique. Although no works have survived, it can be said that this man was the one who introduced the three-color glaze technique from China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most prestigious tea bowl”\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, there is a \"rank\" of matcha bowls. The most prestigious matcha bowls are Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu, with Raku ware being the most prestigious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu\u003cbr\u003eYoshimura Rakunyu is a kiln specializing in Raku ware, which is a unique type of Kiyomizu ware. They create traditional and innovative items every day, ranging from black and red Raku tea bowls, which have been valued in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu, to gorgeous painted tea bowls, daily tableware, and indoor tiles called Raku Tile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Yoshimura family has been making pottery in Kyoto since the Meiji era (1868-1912), but since Rakunyu, the first generation, the family has made pottery its main business, creating tea ceremony utensils such as matcha bowls and figurines. The name \"Rakunyu\" has been passed down from generation to generation, and Mr. Yoshimura is the third generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/e5bcac90d807daa162ffbc79f9c4da02_ddf1d239-10f0-4448-905d-6bc8d8349f5f_480x480.png?v=1697006576\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e“Developing Traditional Techniques”\u003cbr\u003eWe are working hard to produce \"painted tea bowls,\" which are rare in Raku ware, and are challenging the development of unique Raku ware. We are not only preserving tradition, but also developing our techniques without being bound by them to produce products that will please our customers in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelected to exhibit at the Kyoto Kiyomizuyaki Paris Exhibition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognized by the City of Kyoto as a \"Future Master Craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：13.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：13.6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：6.4cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight：237g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three Months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"RAKUNYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44266715807973,"sku":"1901004","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/ChatGPTImage2026_8_15_21_47_54.png?v=1786798366"},{"product_id":"wooden-fish-drum-mokugyo-dragon-carving-5-5-sun-16-5cm","title":"Wooden Fish Drum (Mokugyo) \/ Dragon Carving \/ 5.5-sun (16.5cm)","description":"\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":548,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":289}'\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":49,\"w\":548,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":329}'\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":118,\"y\":49,\"w\":0,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":526,\"abs_y\":329}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":118,\"y\":49,\"w\":0,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":526,\"abs_y\":329}'\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":83,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":363}'\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":118,\"w\":548,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":398}'\u003eThis Wooden Drum is carved from precious camphorwood by skilled craftsmen. Each piece is carefully hand-carved.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":270,\"y\":138,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":678,\"abs_y\":418}'\u003eWooden Drum is a wooden sounding instrument used in sects other than Jodo Shinshu to set the tone for sutra chanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":212,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":492}'\u003eIt is also recommended for interior decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":248,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":528}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":248,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":460,\"abs_y\":528}'\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":284,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":564}'\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":319,\"w\":548,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":599}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Muromachi period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":374,\"w\":548,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":654}'\u003eWooden Drum is a wooden Buddhist altar utensil that is struck during chanting of sutras at funerals and memorial services.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":301,\"y\":394,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":709,\"abs_y\":674}'\u003eIt is characterized by its rounded bell-like shape, hollow inside, and carved with a fish scale pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":469,\"w\":548,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":749}'\u003eThe history of Wooden Drum is very old and is said to have begun in the Muromachi period (1333-1573). One theory is that the original Japanese Wooden Drum was made of hardwood at Unko-ji Temple in Yamanashi Prefecture.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":502,\"y\":508,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":910,\"abs_y\":788}'\u003eThe inscription on this Wooden Drum was dated “Oei 4,” which suggests that Wooden Drums have been around since the Muromachi period (1333-1573).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":583,\"w\":548,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":863}'\u003eAnother origin of Wooden Drum is said to be the use of wooden musical instruments in Zen temples during the Muromachi period (1333-1573) to attract the masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":658,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":938}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":658,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":938}'\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":693,\"w\":548,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":973}'\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":727,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1007}'\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":762,\"w\":548,\"h\":156,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1042}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eFukada Wood Works\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":169,\"y\":762,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":577,\"abs_y\":1042}'\u003eFukada Wood Works is a woodworking company located in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":150,\"y\":801,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":558,\"abs_y\":1081}'\u003eSince its establishment of the first generation, the second and third generations have continued to make Wooden Drum.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":288,\"y\":841,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":696,\"abs_y\":1121}'\u003eThey make Woodenen Drum for temples, homes, and musical instruments.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":501,\"y\":860,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":909,\"abs_y\":1140}'\u003eWe mainly deal with mulberry wood and camphor wood, but we also deal with cork wood and zelkova wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":935,\"w\":548,\"h\":632,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1215}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/20240816-140501.png?v=1723784753\" alt=\"\" bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":935,\"w\":1117,\"h\":628,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":1215}'\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1583,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1863}'\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1619,\"w\":548,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1899}'\u003e“We make our products with the hope that they will fit into the lives of ordinary households.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1674,\"w\":548,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1954}'\u003eWe mainly make Wooden Drum for temples, but we want more people to know and experience the beautiful sound created by cutting, shaving, and carving wood, and the traditional technique of making Wooden Drum that has been handed down in Japan since ancient times, in order to connect it to the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1768,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2048}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1804,\"w\":548,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2084}'\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1844,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2124}'\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1880,\"w\":548,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2160}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1994,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2274}'\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2029,\"w\":548,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2309}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":2049,\"w\":515,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":2329}' data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":121,\"y\":2107,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":529,\"abs_y\":2387}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2143,\"w\":548,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2423}'\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":77,\"y\":2163,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":485,\"abs_y\":2443}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2182,\"w\":410,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2462}' data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2182,\"w\":410,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2462}' data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":422,\"y\":2182,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":830,\"abs_y\":2462}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2218,\"w\":548,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2498}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2219,\"w\":0,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2499}'\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2258,\"w\":548,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2538}'\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2298,\"w\":548,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2578}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：17.4cm\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":137,\"y\":2298,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":545,\"abs_y\":2578}'\u003eDepth : 19.5cm\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":134,\"y\":2317,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":542,\"abs_y\":2597}'\u003eHeight : 16.3cm\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":138,\"y\":2337,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":546,\"abs_y\":2617}'\u003eWeight : 930g\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":127,\"y\":2357,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":535,\"abs_y\":2637}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":2376,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":2656}'\u003e\u003cem bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":2376,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":2656}'\u003e\u003cu bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":2376,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":2656}'\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2392,\"w\":548,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2672}'\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2432,\"w\":548,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2712}'\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2466,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2746}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWood\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":79,\"y\":2466,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":487,\"abs_y\":2746}'\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2501,\"w\":548,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2781}'\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2535,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2815}'\u003eIf we do not have the product in stock, it will take 3 months to produce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOOD WORKS FUKADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45977054413029,"sku":null,"price":920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/S__573866014_0.jpg?v=1723783069"},{"product_id":"wooden-fish-drum-mokugyo-dragon-carving-6-sun-18cm","title":"Wooden Fish Drum (Mokugyo) \/ Dragon Carving \/ 6-sun (18cm)","description":"\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":548,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":289}'\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":49,\"w\":548,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":329}'\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":118,\"y\":49,\"w\":0,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":526,\"abs_y\":329}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":118,\"y\":49,\"w\":0,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":526,\"abs_y\":329}'\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":83,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":363}'\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":118,\"w\":548,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":398}'\u003eThis Wooden Drum is carved from precious camphorwood by skilled craftsmen. Each piece is carefully hand-carved.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":270,\"y\":138,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":678,\"abs_y\":418}'\u003eWooden Drum is a wooden sounding instrument used in sects other than Jodo Shinshu to set the tone for sutra chanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":212,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":492}'\u003eIt is also recommended for interior decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":248,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":528}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":248,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":460,\"abs_y\":528}'\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":284,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":564}'\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":319,\"w\":548,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":599}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：500 years ago \/ 1500AD \/ Muromachi period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":374,\"w\":548,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":654}'\u003eWooden Drum is a wooden Buddhist altar utensil that is struck during chanting of sutras at funerals and memorial services.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":301,\"y\":394,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":709,\"abs_y\":674}'\u003eIt is characterized by its rounded bell-like shape, hollow inside, and carved with a fish scale pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":469,\"w\":548,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":749}'\u003eThe history of Wooden Drum is very old and is said to have begun in the Muromachi period (1333-1573). One theory is that the original Japanese Wooden Drum was made of hardwood at Unko-ji Temple in Yamanashi Prefecture.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":502,\"y\":508,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":910,\"abs_y\":788}'\u003eThe inscription on this Wooden Drum was dated “Oei 4,” which suggests that Wooden Drums have been around since the Muromachi period (1333-1573).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":583,\"w\":548,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":863}'\u003eAnother origin of Wooden Drum is said to be the use of wooden musical instruments in Zen temples during the Muromachi period (1333-1573) to attract the masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":658,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":938}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":658,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":938}'\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":693,\"w\":548,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":973}'\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":727,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1007}'\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":762,\"w\":548,\"h\":156,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1042}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eFukada Wood Works\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":169,\"y\":762,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":577,\"abs_y\":1042}'\u003eFukada Wood Works is a woodworking company located in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":150,\"y\":801,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":558,\"abs_y\":1081}'\u003eSince its establishment of the first generation, the second and third generations have continued to make Wooden Drum.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":288,\"y\":841,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":696,\"abs_y\":1121}'\u003eThey make Woodenen Drum for temples, homes, and musical instruments.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":501,\"y\":860,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":909,\"abs_y\":1140}'\u003eWe mainly deal with mulberry wood and camphor wood, but we also deal with cork wood and zelkova wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":935,\"w\":548,\"h\":632,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1215}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/20240816-140501.png?v=1723784753\" alt=\"\" bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":935,\"w\":1117,\"h\":628,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":1215}'\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1583,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1863}'\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1619,\"w\":548,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1899}'\u003e“We make our products with the hope that they will fit into the lives of ordinary households.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1674,\"w\":548,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":1954}'\u003eWe mainly make Wooden Drum for temples, but we want more people to know and experience the beautiful sound created by cutting, shaving, and carving wood, and the traditional technique of making Wooden Drum that has been handed down in Japan since ancient times, in order to connect it to the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1768,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2048}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1804,\"w\":548,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2084}'\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1844,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2124}'\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1880,\"w\":548,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2160}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1994,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2274}'\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2029,\"w\":548,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2309}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":2049,\"w\":515,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":2329}' data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":121,\"y\":2107,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":529,\"abs_y\":2387}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2143,\"w\":548,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2423}'\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":77,\"y\":2163,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":485,\"abs_y\":2443}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2182,\"w\":410,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2462}' data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2182,\"w\":410,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2462}' data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":422,\"y\":2182,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":830,\"abs_y\":2462}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2218,\"w\":548,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2498}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2219,\"w\":0,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2499}'\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2258,\"w\":548,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2538}'\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2298,\"w\":548,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2578}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：18.5cm\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":137,\"y\":2298,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":545,\"abs_y\":2578}'\u003eDepth : 22.5cm\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":134,\"y\":2317,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":542,\"abs_y\":2597}'\u003eHeight : 19.0cm\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":138,\"y\":2337,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":546,\"abs_y\":2617}'\u003eWeight : 1150g\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":135,\"y\":2357,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":543,\"abs_y\":2637}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":2376,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":2656}'\u003e\u003cem bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":2376,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":2656}'\u003e\u003cu bis_size='{\"x\":42,\"y\":2376,\"w\":0,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":450,\"abs_y\":2656}'\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2392,\"w\":548,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2672}'\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2432,\"w\":548,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2712}'\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2466,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2746}' data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWood\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":79,\"y\":2466,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":487,\"abs_y\":2746}'\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2501,\"w\":548,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2781}'\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2535,\"w\":548,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":420,\"abs_y\":2815}'\u003eIf we do not have the product in stock, it will take 3 months to produce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOOD WORKS FUKADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45977055035621,"sku":null,"price":1180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/S__573866014_0_e576556c-77be-4dca-bad9-7cea7f82b993.jpg?v=1723783079"},{"product_id":"pen-rest-goldfish-design-no-1","title":"Pen Rest \/ Goldfish Design \/ No.1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis pen rest is finely engraved using techniques inherited from the ancient art of Buddhist altar engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003ePlease use it in your study, etc. It is also a very nice gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1300 years ago \/ 700AD \/ Yamato period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWith the arrival of Buddhism in the 6th century, Buddhist altars began to be produced in Japan. As time progressed, investigations by Buddhists to outlaw Christianity led to the installation of butsudan (small shrine) in homes. This increased demand for butsudan led to further expansion of production of kyo-butsudan. Even today, the technology used to make butsudan is still being used to develop meticulous products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eChie Katori\u003cbr\u003eOriginally from Hokkaido, now thriving as a Buddhist statue sculptor in Kyoto Prefecture. One of the attractions of their work is the effort and ingenuity that have been accumulated over many generations, passed down from master to apprentice. They specialize in detailed carvings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/20250226-165622.jpg?v=1740558546\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"I aim to deliver skills that have been passed down through many generations.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I want to share Kyoto's sculpting techniques, which have been handed down from ancient times, with people all over the world. Not limited to Buddhist altars and ritual implements, I also create products that can be easily used in everyday household settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：13.5cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth：2cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight：1cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：2g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eJapanese cypress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"CHIE KATORI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549638152421,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC04693.jpg?v=1740560357"},{"product_id":"pen-rest-goldfish-design-no-2","title":"Pen Rest \/ Goldfish Design \/ No.2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis pen rest is finely engraved using techniques inherited from the ancient art of Buddhist altar engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003ePlease use it in your study, etc. It is also a very nice gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1300 years ago \/ 700AD \/ Yamato period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWith the arrival of Buddhism in the 6th century, Buddhist altars began to be produced in Japan. As time progressed, investigations by Buddhists to outlaw Christianity led to the installation of butsudan (small shrine) in homes. This increased demand for butsudan led to further expansion of production of kyo-butsudan. Even today, the technology used to make butsudan is still being used to develop meticulous products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eChie Katori\u003cbr\u003eOriginally from Hokkaido, now thriving as a Buddhist statue sculptor in Kyoto Prefecture. One of the attractions of their work is the effort and ingenuity that have been accumulated over many generations, passed down from master to apprentice. They specialize in detailed carvings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/20250226-165622.jpg?v=1740558546\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"I aim to deliver skills that have been passed down through many generations.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I want to share Kyoto's sculpting techniques, which have been handed down from ancient times, with people all over the world. Not limited to Buddhist altars and ritual implements, I also create products that can be easily used in everyday household settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：13.5cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth：2cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight：1cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：2g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eJapanese cypress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"CHIE KATORI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549647065317,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC04695.jpg?v=1740560434"},{"product_id":"raden-ear-cuff-fish-scale-pattern-right-ear","title":"Raden Ear Cuff \/ Fish Scale Pattern \/ Right Ear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis exquisite Raden Ear Cuff is a masterpiece featuring high-quality abalone shells, meticulously hand-cut into precise triangles and seamlessly inlaid without a single gap. The process of selecting each 1mm-scale part one by one is the essence of a traditional Japanese technique that has endured for 1,300 years. The mystical radiance unique to natural shells—shifting between vibrant greens and purples depending on the angle—elegantly illuminates the ear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e【With Wishes for Protection and Good Fortune】\u003cbr\u003eSince ancient times in Japan, the \"Uroko\" (Scale) pattern has been cherished as a symbol of \"regeneration\" and \"warding off evil\". Because it carries the meaning of an amulet or talisman to protect the wearer, it is highly recommended as a reward for yourself or as a thoughtful gift to wish for the happiness of a loved one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1300 years ago \/ 700AD \/ Nara period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaden (mother-of-pearl inlay) is one of the decorative techniques used in traditional lacquer crafts.\u003cbr\u003eRaden refers to the technique of inlaying a luminous iridescent layer of mother-of-pearl on the inside of a shell, cutting it into sheets in a pattern, and inlaying them into the carved surfaces of lacquer or wooden vessels, OR a craftwork made using this technique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Japan, raden was introduced from Tang China during the Nara period (710-794) and was used in combination with amber and tortoiseshell to decorate musical instruments.\u003cbr\u003eIn the Heian period (794-1185), raden technology developed rapidly, and the decorative technique used in combination with maki-e (gold-relief lacquerware) became popular. Raden was used not only for interior furnishings but also for architectural decorations, and remained popular until the Kamakura period (1185-1333).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Kamakura period, raden became popular as saddle decoration, and in the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1600), raden grew dramatically as an industry through trade with Europe.\u003cbr\u003eFurniture and coffee cups were made for export by combining maki-e and raden, and these were highly valued as luxury items by Europeans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom this period to the Edo period (1603-1867), the technique was particularly well developed and shells were dyed, and were widely used for furnishings, ornaments, sword fittings, and other items.\u003cbr\u003eRaden remained popular in the Edo period (1603-1867), but as trade with Europe was curtailed by national isolation, mother-of-pearl inlays continued to be made by mother-of-pearl inlay craftsmen for domestic use in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSaga Raden Nomura \/ Takuya Nomura\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Kyoto in 1987. After working at an apparel manufacturer for 5 years, returned to the family business in 2016. Utilizing his experience studying abroad in Los Angeles, he develops products that meet overseas needs; since 2017, he has been participating with his father in a product development project with a designer in Paris. He is actively involved in proposing new raden products in overseas markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC09454_480x480.jpg?v=1699978366\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"Craftsmanship that bring peace of mind.\"\u003cbr\u003eIn an age of rapidly changing lifestyles, it is not easy to create a time when one's \"heart\" is at peace. It is precisely at times like these that we need \"time and space\" for peace of mind.\u003cbr\u003eWe create each piece of furniture by utilizing carefully selected materials and technical skills. We do not compromise, but we do not forget to be playful. We put into our works our wish to provide our customers with a time of relaxation with our creations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：1.5cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight：0.8cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：2g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eShell\u003cbr\u003eSilver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBasically, this product is made to order, so it takes about 3 months from order to delivery. Please note that there may be unavoidable delays in delivery due to material shortages or delays in the production process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGA RADEN NOMURA","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":48767747784933,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":48767747817701,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/raden_earcuff_uroko_grn_m.jpg?v=1775788845"}],"url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/collections\/design-fish.oembed","provider":"Suigenkyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}