Necklace / Hosoge Arabesque

The design symbolizes vitality, longevity, and prosperity.

It features ironwood beads
and has a harmonious design.
Ironwood is said to symbolize “unbreakable spirit,” “endurance,” and “courage.”

Chain length：70cm
Weight : 21g

Copper
Brass

HOMARE

"Traditional techniques that have been passed down and innovated over the years need to be passed on to the next generation, with the evolution and transmission of these techniques to the rest of the world."

Traditional crafts are highly valued for their advanced techniques, but demand for them is trending toward a downward. We hope to match such traditional crafts with modern lifestyles, create new value, and make people around the world feel the appeal of traditional crafts.

ARTISAN STORY

HOMARE
HOMARE is an accessory brand created by harmonizing traditional craftsmanship and traditional Japanese culture. By combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, HOMARE creates new value and appeal, and offers products that fit today's lifestyles. We hope you will enjoy our accessories, which are a fusion of the sensitivity and imagination of our designers and the technical skills of our craftsmen.

KAZARI KANAGU / JAPANESE DECORATIVE METAL FITTINGS

About 1,200 years ago / 800s / Heian Period (794–1185)

Decorative metal fittings reinforce and embellish the joints of architecture, furniture, portable shrines, Buddhist implements and boxes. They have accompanied temples and palaces since ancient times, later spreading to the tiny hinges, pulls and corner plates of warrior and merchant household objects.

In Japan, kazari-kanagu are a “supporting craft” that people may overlook. They appear on door corners, chest handles and temple pillars, protecting structures while quietly raising the dignity of an interior. Today the skills remain important in cultural-property restoration and are also adapted to furniture and jewelry.

Small fittings can be more difficult than large ones. Scrollwork or family crests may be engraved, repoussed, pierced and gilded on a plate only a few centimeters wide, yet the finished hinge or pull must still function precisely. Decoration and mechanical performance are inseparable.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.