{"product_id":"kiseru-smoking-pipe-mokume-gane-reins-pattern-shibuichi-alloy","title":"Kiseru Smoking Pipe \/ Mokume Gane \/ Reins Pattern \/ Shibuichi Alloy","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;\"\u003eWhat is Mokume-gane?\u003cbr\u003eMokume-gane is a traditional Japanese metalworking technique that dates back to the Edo period. It was originally used to decorate sword fittings such as tsuba (handguards). The process begins by stacking several layers of different metals with varying properties to form a single, thick billet. These metal sheets are precisely cut to the same size, carefully stacked, and secured in a fixture. The stack is then heated until the layers fuse together. Once bonded, the metal is repeatedly hammered and stretched. During this process, the surface is carved and hammered again and again, gradually creating intricate woodgrain-like patterns. After countless hours of forging, a metal block originally around 2 centimeters thick is painstakingly thinned down to approximately 1 millimeter. The result is a stunning, decorative material that showcases the beauty of layered metals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKiseru pipes made using the traditional Japanese technique of Mokume-gane are very beautiful and are recommended not only for actual use but also for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/IMG_2401_480x480.jpg?v=1694435566\" alt=\"\"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan 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;\"\u003eWidth：27.8cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：132g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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;\"\u003eSilver\u003cbr\u003eCopper\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;\"\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\u003eMade to Order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eBasically, this product is made to order, so it takes about  three 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Aikawa Engraving Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46802127945957,"sku":"1423232","price":22478.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC01601.jpg?v=1748702346","url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/en-ae\/products\/kiseru-smoking-pipe-mokume-gane-reins-pattern-shibuichi-alloy","provider":"Suigenkyo Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}