Shoryu Orin / Black

Product Description

Product Story

General Product Information

Each bell is individually forged from a single plate and tuned.
Smaller bells produce higher pitches. As the bells grow larger, the sound becomes lower with a longer, undulating resonance.
The black finish is achieved through “kurozome,” a traditional brass coloring technique.
This involves chemically treating golden brass to achieve a black finish.
While finishes like painting or plating can sometimes dampen the tone, kurozome is a chemical process, allowing you to enjoy the full, natural resonance of the bell.

-Accessories-
・Orin
・Bell stick
・Cushion
・Orin pouch
・Bell stick pouch

Product History

When did these crafts start to craft?：1500 years ago / 500AD / Yamato period in Japan

In 538 AD, along with Buddhism, the bronze bell, known as "orin," was transmitted from the Chinese mainland to the Korean Peninsula and eventually to Japan. 

Initially used simply as a musical instrument, around 1100 AD, as Buddhism spread among the common people, monks and craftsmen exchanged ideas and experimented to create a more pleasing tone for the orin, resulting in various changes in its shape and thickness, leading to Japan's unique evolution of the instrument.

Today, the orin is indispensable in Buddhist ceremonies, serving to calm the mind and focus prayers.

Over the years, we hope that the beautiful sound of the orin, will reach and spread to those who need it as a means of enhancing peace of mind and concentration.

Craftsman Story

Craftsman Profile

Shimatani Syouryu Studio
Syouryu, inheriting the art of ornamental metalworking from the Edo period, was founded under the guidance of the first generation, Wakichi Shimatani, in 1909 (Meiji 42). Now, after 110 years since its establishment, the fourth-generation owner, Yoshinori Shimatani, continues to uphold the traditions of his predecessors and craftsmen in the workshop. 
While preserving the old, they also engage in new creative endeavors.

Craftsman Passion

Adapting to changing needs
Now, in response to the demands of the times, "Syouryu" transcends the framework of Buddhist instruments and even crosses cultural differences, reaching the hands of diverse people around the world.
Adapting to the changing needs of individuals and society, numerous innovations and creations have been accumulated. While the techniques and designs undergo evolution, the profound secrets that resonate with all things in universe are faithfully preserved.

Your Contribution to Craftsman

Customer Voice

Due 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!

Income for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?

As 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. There 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!

We made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.
Current state of the Crafts Market / Benefits brought by Suigenkyo

Measurement

Size 1 ：【Width：10cm Height：7cm】
Size 2 ：【Width：11.5cm Height：8cm】
Size 3 ：【Width：13cm Height：9cm】
Size 4 ：【Width：14.5cm Height：10cm】
Size 5 ：【Width：16.5cm Height：11.5cm】
Size 6 ：【Width：19cm Height：15cm】
Size 7 ：【Width：23cm Height：17cm】
Size 8 ：【Width：26cm Height：20cm】
Size 9 ：【Width：30cm Height：23cm】

Material & Caution

Materials

Brass

Caution

Individual Difference

Each piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.

Delivery Date

If this item is out of stock, please allow approximately 1 to 2 months for shipment.