{"product_id":"raden-ear-cuff-medium-fragment-right-ear","title":"Raden Ear Cuff \/ Medium Fragment \/ 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;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis modern Raden ear cuff features small, crushed fragments of abalone shell, meticulously hand-laid by artisans like a delicate puzzle. By intentionally preserving the irregular shapes of the shell, this piece captures the raw, organic beauty of nature, emitting a mystical brilliance that shifts dramatically between vibrant greens and purples depending on the angle of the light.\u003c\/span\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?：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":48767803424997,"sku":null,"price":927.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":48767803457765,"sku":null,"price":927.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/raden_earcuff_fragment_grn_m.jpg?v=1775789987","url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/zh-au\/products\/raden-ear-cuff-medium-fragment-right-ear","provider":"Suigenkyo Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}