Necklace / Double Link / Cherry Blossom

Product Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?

Product Story

General Product Information

This necklace was crafted by an artisan who usually carves Buddhist statues and other sculptures.Drawing on years of experience and refined techniques, the piece features incredibly intricate details.

Remarkably, the entire necklace is carved from a single block of wood.

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 Product History

When did these crafts start to craft?：1300 years ago / 700AD / Yamato period in Japan

With the arrival of Buddhism in the 6th century, Buddhist altars began to be produced in Japan. As time progressed, investigations by Buddhists to outlaw Christianity led to the installation of butsudan (small shrine) in homes. This increased demand for butsudan led to further expansion of production of kyo-butsudan. Even today, the technology used to make butsudan is still being used to develop meticulous products.

Craftsman Story

Craftsman Profile

Setsuko Takeuchi
Influenced by my father, a Buddhist sculptor, I began training in wood carving in the summer of my second year of high school.
The woods that have found their way to me through fate are each given new life in forms they are meant to become, and then sent to those who have been waiting for them.
I continue to carve with care, honoring the connection between the wood, the people, and the heartfelt intentions that bind them.

Craftsman Passion

I carry the lessons my father taught me into my work.

Cherish your tools. Respect the wood. Speak with the Buddha. Be kind to others. Work with all your heart.
Just like sharpening a blade, I sharpen my mind before beginning any task.

Just as my father always did.

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：4.8cm
Height : 6.5cm
Weight：3g
*Leather cord is adjustable in length

Material & Caution

Materials

Wood

 

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 two months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.