{"title":"METAL HEARTS","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hand-mirror-gekkyoka","title":"Hand Mirror \/ Gekkyoka","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: 40px;\"\u003eNaoko Tamura tailored the hand mirror \"Gekkyoka\" using the engraving technique, which has been handed down as a traditional craft.\u003cbr\u003eHer wish to \"make women's belongings so that they can feel familiar with traditional crafts\" has finally taken shape.\u003cbr\u003eThe theme of this hand mirror is the moon. It is said that the technique of engraving was introduced to Japan in the late Kofun period, and the moon, which humans have loved since ancient times, was hidden in the mirror.\u003cbr\u003eOn the reverse side of the circular hand mirror with the image of a full moon, the moon goddess is engraved, finished using traditional engraving techniques by hammering gold and silver leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe paulownia wood box of the package can be used as a stand, so it can be used as a mirror or displayed as an objet d'art.\u003cbr\u003eThe round mirror fits in the palm of your hand, giving you the feeling of carrying the moon with you.\u003cbr\u003eAn artistic product that combines mystique and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1700 years ago \/ 300AD \/ Yamato period in Japan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eGold engraving has a long history. It is said that basic engraving techniques were used for making hats, rings, and harnesses worn by feudal lords 1700 years ago. Later, engraving techniques were also used for everyday items used by the masses. Today, a wide range of products such as vessels, ornaments, and accessories are produced using engraving techniques.\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;\"\u003eNaoko Tamura \/ Metal Hearts\u003cbr\u003eShe studied under Mr. Morihito Katsura, the 12th Living National Treasure, who has handed down the techniques of the Yanagawa school to the present day, which originated from a carver who was a close confidant of Ashikaga Takauji.\u003cbr\u003eHe produces crafts and ornaments that make modern use of traditional Japanese techniques introduced with Buddhism during the Asuka Period via the Silk Road and the Mokumegane technique that emerged during the Muromachi Period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/metaruha-tu.png?v=1757309314\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eJapanese Techniques to be Proud of in the World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eI specialize in incorporating techniques such as carving, cloisonne enamel, and lacquer ware into jewelry and crafts. I would like to share these world-class Japanese techniques with as many people as possible through my work. Please take this opportunity to experience traditional Japanese techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\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：8.5cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight：0.3cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：114g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eGold\u003cbr\u003eSilver\u003cbr\u003eIron\u003cbr\u003eStainless steel\u003cbr\u003eBrass\u003cbr\u003eDiamond\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"METAL HEARTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45518581039333,"sku":null,"price":1910.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC02170.jpg?v=1714704310"}],"url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/en-mx\/collections\/artisan-metal-hearts.oembed","provider":"Suigenkyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}