A lifestyle with craftsmanship. It's comfortable and happy to use. A nice little thing that you'l want to give to someone special.

 

We have selected masterpieces that are packed with the craftsman's attention to detail in every detail of the design, texture, and finish. Take your time and carefully find your favorite while reading the "stories" woven by craftsmen that will bring a breath of fresh air to your daily life.

 

 

Concept

KANAGU was born from an encounter with craftsmen involved in metal decoration in Takaoka, Toyama, and a desire to introduce more works that convey the warmth of handcrafted work.

 

We cherish our roots and will convey the passion we have received from craftsmen with both aesthetic sense and skil.

 

 

 

 

 

Suzugami

 

Since its establishment in 1909, Shimatani Shoryu Kobo has specialized in the manufacture of orin for temples. There are three orin craftsmen, fewer than 10 in Japan, who produce orin by “hammering” to squeeze the board, round out the shape, and tune the sound. Suzugami” was born from this hammering technique.

 

Enjoy the mysterious resilience and flexibility of suzugami; you can change its shape and flatten it again just as you do with origami. suzugami gains these properties after skilled craftsmen rol tin material repetitively and hammer the plates to a regular rhythm.

The process eliminates usual deterioration from repetitive bending and stretching.

Traditional hammering technique contributes to the joy of creating your own shapes.

 

 

 

Momentum Factory Orii

 

Since its founding in 1950 as Ori Coloring Works, Momentum Factory Ori has inherited the traditional techniques of that time and has been involved in coloring a variety of castings, from Buddhist statues and temple bels to tea ceremony utensils and art and craft items.

 

Based on the tradition of Takaoka copperware, in which daikon radish, rice bran, pickled plums, and sake are used for coloring, we have created an unprecedented thin copper plate coloring material to achieve a coloring and texture that no two pieces have the same look and feel.

 

 

 

Haori Cup

 

The Haori Cup combines two traditional crafts, Hasami Yaki and Hakata Magemono, and is a product that pursues ease of use regardless of place or time, with the functionality of the materials, a size that is easy to hold, a pleasant feel in the mouth, and a design that suits any space, whether Japanese or Western.

 

Hasamiyaki is a production area that specializes in thin white porcelain and celadon, and when the cup is held up to the light, one's fingers can see through it. However, hot drinks are not suitable for Hasamiyaki, so it was combined with a Hakata Magemono sleeve made from Japanese cedar, which has low thermal conductivity. The thin and lightweight Hasami-yaki cup and the Hakata Kyokumono cup, which absorbs moisture such as condensation and does not conduct heat wel, are the perfect combination of functionality.