Gold Thread / Embroidery Accessories / Earrings / Kyo-Temari
Before you buy
The Suigenkyo Online Store carries handmade works by artisans from all over Japan.
Please note that the design, etc. may differ slightly from the photo due to the handmade nature of the product.
Please be aware that there may be a delay in reflecting the inventory of one-of-a-kind items because they are also sold by the artisans, and they may be out of stock. In such cases, we will cancel your order.
Shipping
- Orders over $150 qualify for free shipping.
- Orders under $150 will incur a shipping fee, which is automatically calculated at checkout.
Customs and VAT
- Please be aware that customs duties and VAT may apply at the time of delivery.
- The customer is responsible for the payment of any customs duties and VAT.
- Customs duties and VAT are non-refundable.
※It would be appreciated if you could check the customs duties in advance on your country's customs website.
Delivery Services
- Japan Post
- DHL
Delivery Time
- If the item is in stock, it will be dispatched within approximately one week.
- If the item is out of stock, the production time varies depending on the product. Please check the Delivery Date in the Material & Caution section of the product description.
Last updated: 9/3/2024
Product Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?
Product Story
General Product Information
High quality gold and silver threads are used which is made by a group of skilled gold and silver thread craftsmen who have made full use of their skills.
These earrings are finished with an embroidery technique that is unique to supple threads. The finish keeps light weight even with the impactful quality of gold and silver, and adds gorgeous color to your ears.
According to Feng Shui, the gold color not only brings good luck and wealth, but also bring out the talent and great opportunities. Silver is also believed to have the power of blossoming talent.
Why don't you purchase this as a gift for your loved one?
Product History
When did these crafts start to craft? :1500 years ago / 500AD / Yamato period in Japan
Gold and silver threads are said to have appeared in Japan around the 6th century. Gold and silver threads were originally made by attaching gold or silver foil with lacquer to Japanese paper and cutting it into threads.
Nowadays, polyester film with metal plating and cut into threads is the mainstream, enabling mass production and easy access to the charms of gold and silver threads.
Craftsman Story
Craftsman Profile
Sansaishi
Sansaishi is a high-quality gold and silver thread produced by a group of skilled gold and silver thread craftsmen who have made full use of their technical skills. Sansaishi offers a wide range of products that are easy to use in daily life, such as accessories and pouches, taking advantage of the elegant shine of gold and silver thread, which is the most distinctive feature. We hope you will try our gold and silver threads, a traditional industry of Kyoto, in your hands.
Craftsman Passion
"Gold brings good luck."
According to Feng Shui, the gold color not only brings good luck and wealth, but also bring out the talent and great opportunities.
Taking advantage of the elegant shine of gold, which is also a symbol of good luck, we propose a variety of sundries to be used as daily necessities for everyday use under the concept of "inviting good luck," thereby revitalizing local industry.
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
Width : 2.5cm
Height : 2.5cm
Weight : 1g
Material & Caution
Materials
Polyester
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
Please note that it will take about a Month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.