Description
【What is the Damascene "Kyo Zogan"?】
Our damascne craft is called Kyo Zogan.
Kyo Zogan is a traditional Kyoto handicraft created by carving a cloth-weave inlay texture onto thin iron sheets,
inlaying pure gold and silver designs onto the texture, applying lacquer over it, and then placing hatching onto
the gold and silver designs after polishing them.
.Zogan was born in Damascus in Syria, after which it is said to have been brought to Kyoto in the 8th century via
the Silk Road. Subsequently, the process of carving the cloth-weave inlay texture onto the thin iron sheets,
implanting the pure gold and silver, applying lacquer and baking was repeated and developed into
a unique technique which came to be called Kyo Zogan.
After the 16th century, the Umetada and Shoami family lines of sword smiths advanced the technique to be used as
ornamentation for swords, and it grew to become the refined and elegant art of Kyo Zogan.
After the age of the warriors came to an end, Zogan became to be used for such things as industrial artworks and
ornamentation for personal items, and currently the craft is highly praised as one of Kyoto's representative traditional industrial art forms.
Our Damascnes products are all manufactuered by our own craftmen.
You can enjoy our delicate and graceful world of the Damascene "Kyo Zogan".
Please click here for the manufacturing process.
【About this product】
This small plate shows typical landscape of villages in Japan made by our cfartman carefully.
When the damascene is finished up, craftman engraves the patterns to create hatching. This is to give a three-dimensional effect.
By adjusting the angle and the lights, you can enjoy various expression of damascene.
And Very fine string of 24k gold is used for the delicate expression of trees, and snow of Mt.Fuji ezpresses by sterling silver.
【Notice】
We have several stocks for this product, but thesse are all hand made by our several craftmen,
you will find slight difference of pattern (the position of small tree etc...).
This is also the unique point to enjoy this product.
We appreciate your acceptance.
【Detail】
・Material: Iron, gold(24K), sterling silver
・Size: φ7ｃｍ
・Weight: 40g
・Small stand inclusive
・Country of origin : Japan
Product Type: HOME DÉCOR
Collection: ORNAMENT > ORNAMENTAL PLATE
Collection: KYO-ZOGAN (DAMASCENE)
Quick Shipping Guide
【Delivery date】
Please be aware that customs clearance times may vary depending on the country and the product.
USA, UK, and Europe: 5 - 7 days
Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: 5 - 14 days
Asia: 3 - 7 days
Small islands and remote areas: 1 month
【Customs】
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U.S.A.
There may be customs duties when the purchase amount exceeds $800.
UK
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Europe
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