{"title":"Uroko (Scales)","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"singing-bowl-black-scale","title":"Singing Bowl \/ Black Scale","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;\"\u003eThis Singing bowl has a unique, scale-like pattern on the underside. The design symbolises the fine beauty of the natural world and the connection between life, and is visually and tactilely appealing. The pattern varies according to the way the light hits it, and together with the sacred sounds inherent to Singing bowls, it evokes a deep sense of calm and spirituality in the viewer.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince its establishment of the workshop in 1843, the Singing bowl has been dedicated to sound to this day, the fifth generation, without changing materials or techniques. The material is a metal called Sahari, an alloy of copper and tin.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFutakataya's Singing bowls are metal sounding bowls made from the same material as Sahari, a Shosoin treasure that has existed for 1,300 years.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnly one singing bowl can be made from a single mould, and the entire process takes 180 different steps over a long period of time.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSinging bowls made by Futakataya are characterised by a sound that rises and falls with use over a period of five or ten years, and this sound is said to \"cut off evil, purify the place and exorcise evil spirits.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*The sound is a delicate metal, so if dropped or subjected to a strong impact, it will crack and cease to ring.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Wipe dry with a soft cloth. (Do not apply polish, cream, etc.).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*As they are all handmade, the sound of the same product may differ from each other. Please be aware of this beforehand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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?：1400 years ago \/ 600AD \/ Asuka period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eTinware and tinsmithing techniques were introduced to Japan from China 1,200 to 1,300 years ago, during the Asuka and Nara periods. In the 17th century, many tin masters were active in Osaka and other areas, and the culture of tinware production flourished. In the Satsuma region, where tin mines were also developed in the 17th century, tinware production flourished under the hands of tinners. In the Kanto region, tin makers also developed their own tin culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly a small number of people, the aristocracy, were the first people to acquire tinware. In the Heian period (794-1185), aristocrats used tinware as tea pots with excellent sealing properties and as drinking vessels at court. In the Azuchi-Momoyama and Edo periods, tinware became popular among wealthy samurai and merchants as tea and sake containers. From the Meiji to Taisho and Showa periods, tinware became widely used in ordinary households, even though it was a luxury item.\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;\"\u003eFutakataya\u003cbr\u003eSinging bowl workshop established in 1843. Futakataya's Singing bowls are metal sounding bowls made from the same material as Sahari, a Shosoin treasure that has existed for 1,300 years.\u003cbr\u003eOnly one orion can be made from a single mould, and the entire process takes 180 different steps over a long period of time.\u003cbr\u003eThe process begins with the selection of the clay, the condition of the metal, the mixture, the temperature of the mould out of the pot, the timing of casting, the season, the weather, the humidity and the temperature - if any of these factors are missed, the tone will not sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC00757_480x480.jpg?v=1709272697\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"The miracle of casual everyday life\"\u003cbr\u003eThe lingering sound of Futakataya's Singing bowls, with their variously changing undulations, resonates as if it were calming the mind.\u003cbr\u003eI want to gently accompany you as you rush through every minute of your life. Let the sound of the music give you time to heal your mind and change your mood...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\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 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;\" data-mce-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;\" 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 above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\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;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth：9cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：9cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：5..5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight : 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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;\"\u003eCopper\u003cbr\u003eTin\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;\"\u003eThis product is one of a kind. Orders will be cancelled if the product is out of stock as it is also sold in our shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"FUTAKATAYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44767452987621,"sku":"1931001","price":2380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/7c632152e64713222fd5e25538f44991.png?v=1792219790"},{"product_id":"bamboo-bag-uroko-scale-weave","title":"Bamboo Bag \/ Uroko (Scale Weave)","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;\"\u003eThese cool bamboo bags are handmade one by one by craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003eIt is made of a combination of white bamboo and tiger bamboo and finished with a scaly weave. The handle is made of root bend bamboo. The inside bag is not fixed, so it can be replaced according to fashion.\u003cbr\u003eIt can be used in both Japanese and Western clothing for a variety of occasions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharacteristics of Bamboo\u003cbr\u003eBamboo is a material with strong strength and elasticity, and has excellent bending and compression strength, making it resistant to deformation and long-lasting.\u003cbr\u003eAs it is used for a long time, bamboo also changes its color and becomes a vivid candy color, so you can use it while enjoying the changes over time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：800 years ago \/ 1200AD \/ Kamakura period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDuring the Heian period (794-1185), bamboo was widely used for building materials, weapons for hunting, and tools for farming and fishing. In the Edo period (1603-1868), bamboo craftsmen worked hard to deliver their works to the shoguns (Conqueror of Japan). Later, craftsmen who made vases for flower arrangement and ladles for the tea ceremony came to live in Kyoto, and the bamboo crafts in Kyoto flourished.\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;\"\u003eNishikawa\u003cbr\u003eFounded in Kyoto in 1831. The company has been in business for 193 years.\u003cbr\u003eDuring the second generation, the company devised and popularized the \"go-noren\" (bamboo blind), which had been used only by the imperial court and warrior class, so that it could be used by the general public.\u003cbr\u003eBamboo crafts in Kyoto, which until then consisted mostly of daily utensils such as colanders, were introduced to the culture of the tea ceremony and flower arrangement, and together with \"SUDARE,\" laid the foundation for the present Kyoto bamboo crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/nishikawa_1e547db0-bfbc-4253-a2fb-294e4d294fcb.png?v=1757308921\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"Bamboo in Everyday Life\"\u003cbr\u003eBamboo blends into our daily life and gives us a sense of color. We continue to create bamboo crafts to convey the charm of bamboo that you may have never encountered before and the infinite possibilities of bamboo.\u003cbr\u003eWe want people from all over the world to hold our products in their hands and experience the charm of bamboo firsthand.\u003cbr\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\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth：24cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth：15cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight：27cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight : 230\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBamboo\u003c\/span\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about a\u003cspan\u003e month\u003c\/span\u003e for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"NISHIKAWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045590393061,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC01540.jpg?v=1711768243"},{"product_id":"mini-tatami-mat-jurakudai-scale-pattern-uroko","title":"Mini Tatami Mat \/ Jurakudai \/ Scale Pattern (Uroko)","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;\"\u003eThese mini tatami mats are ideal for decorating things.\u003cbr\u003eTo ensure that decorative tatami can be enjoyed over a long period of time, Japanese paper is made into strings and the surface is treated with resin so that it does not discolor easily in sunlight, etc. and repels water. It is also recommended for coasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe edges of the tatami are made of local Nishijin gold brocade, and the backing is made of fusuma paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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?：1200 years ago \/ 800AD \/ Heian period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eTatami was treated as a sign of power by the nobility. The thickness of the tatami, the color of the edges, and the pattern differed depending on the class of the person using it. Later, with the development of the tea ceremony, tatami spread to the masses and became popular. Such historical tatami can be found in shrines, temples, and various buildings throughout entire Japan land.\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;\"\u003eShigeki Ohta \/ Ohta Tatami Store\u003cbr\u003eHe is the third generation of Ohta Tatami Store.\u003cbr\u003eWhile machine-stitched tatami mats have become the industry's mainstay in recent years, these tatami craftsmen are capable of finishing tatami mats by hand.\u003cbr\u003eTatami mats made by Shigeki Ohta are finished with great attention to detail and are very highly regarded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\"Preserving the traditional culture of tatami for future generations\"\u003cbr\u003eWe make not only regular tatami mats but also mini tatami mats and even tatami mats for babies to keep up with the times.\u003cbr\u003eI want to preserve the culture of tatami for future generations by remembering the essential things that will never change, while at the same time incorporating new and changing things.\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 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;\" data-mce-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;\" 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 above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from 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\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\"\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;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：10cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth : 10cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight : 1.5cm\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\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;\"\u003eJapanese paper\u003cbr\u003eSilk\u003c\/p\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 data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about 1~2 months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"OHTA TATAMI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45942957048037,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC00863.jpg?v=1722615090"},{"product_id":"raden-ear-cuff-fish-scale-pattern-right-ear","title":"Raden Ear Cuff \/ Fish Scale Pattern \/ Right Ear","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;\"\u003eThis exquisite Raden Ear Cuff is a masterpiece featuring high-quality abalone shells, meticulously hand-cut into precise triangles and seamlessly inlaid without a single gap. The process of selecting each 1mm-scale part one by one is the essence of a traditional Japanese technique that has endured for 1,300 years. The mystical radiance unique to natural shells—shifting between vibrant greens and purples depending on the angle—elegantly illuminates the ear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e【With Wishes for Protection and Good Fortune】\u003cbr\u003eSince ancient times in Japan, the \"Uroko\" (Scale) pattern has been cherished as a symbol of \"regeneration\" and \"warding off evil\". Because it carries the meaning of an amulet or talisman to protect the wearer, it is highly recommended as a reward for yourself or as a thoughtful gift to wish for the happiness of a loved one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1300 years ago \/ 700AD \/ Nara period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eRaden (mother-of-pearl inlay) is one of the decorative techniques used in traditional lacquer crafts.\u003cbr\u003eRaden refers to the technique of inlaying a luminous iridescent layer of mother-of-pearl on the inside of a shell, cutting it into sheets in a pattern, and inlaying them into the carved surfaces of lacquer or wooden vessels, OR a craftwork made using this technique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Japan, raden was introduced from Tang China during the Nara period (710-794) and was used in combination with amber and tortoiseshell to decorate musical instruments.\u003cbr\u003eIn the Heian period (794-1185), raden technology developed rapidly, and the decorative technique used in combination with maki-e (gold-relief lacquerware) became popular. Raden was used not only for interior furnishings but also for architectural decorations, and remained popular until the Kamakura period (1185-1333).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Kamakura period, raden became popular as saddle decoration, and in the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1600), raden grew dramatically as an industry through trade with Europe.\u003cbr\u003eFurniture and coffee cups were made for export by combining maki-e and raden, and these were highly valued as luxury items by Europeans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom this period to the Edo period (1603-1867), the technique was particularly well developed and shells were dyed, and were widely used for furnishings, ornaments, sword fittings, and other items.\u003cbr\u003eRaden remained popular in the Edo period (1603-1867), but as trade with Europe was curtailed by national isolation, mother-of-pearl inlays continued to be made by mother-of-pearl inlay craftsmen for domestic use in Japan.\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;\"\u003eSaga Raden Nomura \/ Takuya Nomura\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Kyoto in 1987. After working at an apparel manufacturer for 5 years, returned to the family business in 2016. Utilizing his experience studying abroad in Los Angeles, he develops products that meet overseas needs; since 2017, he has been participating with his father in a product development project with a designer in Paris. He is actively involved in proposing new raden products in overseas markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC09454_480x480.jpg?v=1699978366\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"Craftsmanship that bring peace of mind.\"\u003cbr\u003eIn an age of rapidly changing lifestyles, it is not easy to create a time when one's \"heart\" is at peace. It is precisely at times like these that we need \"time and space\" for peace of mind.\u003cbr\u003eWe create each piece of furniture by utilizing carefully selected materials and technical skills. We do not compromise, but we do not forget to be playful. We put into our works our wish to provide our customers with a time of relaxation with our creations. \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.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\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：1.5cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight：0.8cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：2g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eShell\u003cbr\u003eSilver\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBasically, this product is made to order, so it takes about 3 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGA RADEN NOMURA","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":48767747784933,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":48767747817701,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/raden_earcuff_uroko_grn_m.jpg?v=1775788845"}],"url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/en-th\/collections\/design-uroko.oembed","provider":"Suigenkyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}