Gesshoku "月食" Yakibaku Kirebaku Kuroji "焼き箔切れ箔黒地" Square Plate Vase while the middle to upper

while the middle to upper part has a mirror polish for producing a fine foam

Iwate Prefecture—a hub for traditional Japanese ironware—Kukan Chuzou is celebrated for its simple

each one handcrafted by lacquer artisans on high-quality Tsubame stainless steel

known for her designs for the "SHIMA-SHIMA" brand

Gesshoku "月食" Yakibaku Kirebaku Kuroji "焼き箔切れ箔黒地" Square Plate Vase while the middle to upperThis is a Japanese plate created by Noboru Yamada, a traditional craftsman. The skills of Noboru Yamada, a Kyoto kimono gold leaf artisan, have been captured in this glass vessel. As each piece is handmade, no two are exactly alike. Yakibaku Kirebaku Kuroji "" describes a technique where heat treated gold leaf, cut into precise shapes, is applied to a black lacquered surface. This creates a visually stunning effect with the shimmering gold contrasting