{"product_id":"shingen-drawstring-bag-tin-foil-gilding-traditional-craft","title":"Shingen Drawstring Bag \/ Tin Foil Gilding \/ Traditional Craft","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\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;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eIt is a purse bag with a silver metallic impression.\u003cbr\u003e Cotton was chosen for the material so that it can be used for a long time in modern daily life. The\u003cbr\u003eThe material will fit with your hand, so why not try growing it to your own specifications? You can use it as a purse when you wear a kimono, or you can use it for everyday use. Please use it as a small container for small things when you go out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：400 years ago \/ 1600AD \/ Edo period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKyo-yuzen originated with Miyazaki Yuzenzai, a fan painter (a craftsman who paints pictures on fans) who was active in Kyoto. During the Edo period (1603-1868), a law was issued prohibiting extravagance and calling on people to be thrifty.  As a result, extravagant kimonos with gilding, tie-dyeing, embroidery, etc. were banned. However, it developed \"Kyo-yuzen\" a colorful and beautiful dyed kimono, which was a cutting-edge fashion that attracted the attention of the masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-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;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAkihiro Uenaka \/ Fuzuru Kogei\u003cbr\u003eA craftsman in Kyoto who has been engaged in Kyo-yuzen gold-printing for more than 30 years. He has been applying gold leaf to bags, plates, and various other items, hoping to pass this technique on to future generations in a different form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC08343-2048x1152_480x480.jpg?v=1676046735\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"Sometimes it's important to put aside the opinions of others and stick to your own beliefs\"\u003cbr\u003eI thought that the craft and kimono industry would decline in the future and that I should start something new. So I began creating original works. At the time, people around me told that \"You don't have to do that\" and \"Just do the work in front of you\", but I trusted my instincts and started creating my works. As I did so, I received support from many people, recognition increased, and my main business also began to be appreciated. I realized the importance of keeping my faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCertified as an authorized craftsman of Kyo-Mono in 2008\u003cbr\u003eSelected for the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition\u003cbr\u003eHe has received many other awards for their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\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;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached at bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how the customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at the purchase page. We will deliver all messages to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared with craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on the review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of the selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsmen have not controlled the last phase of the sales channel resulting in the selling price is set by third party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-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 the above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from the below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-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\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength：25cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth : 18.5cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight : 65g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eGlass\u003cbr\u003ePure gold leaf\u003cbr\u003eSilver foil\u003cbr\u003eRubber\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;\" data-mce-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\u003ePlease note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Fuzuru Kogei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43234756985061,"sku":"1442597","price":677.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/products\/DSC07467.jpg?v=1658913658","url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/en-ro\/products\/shingen-drawstring-bag-tin-foil-gilding-traditional-craft","provider":"Suigenkyo Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}