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Phone number: 0120-808-350
Ordering a Custom Design
We also accept custom design orders.
Based on your preferred motif, a lacquer artist will create a design and apply the splendid maki-e (gold lacquer) to piano parts or spoons. Alternatively, you can entrust us with photographs of your beloved pets, family members, or acquaintances, and a chinkin (gold inlay) artist will apply the chinkin to portraits, decorative frames, and other items.
We will proceed with the design while consulting with you.
STEP 1
You can place your order through retone.jp by selecting one of our "Custom-Made Design" products, or you can contact us for a consultation.
STEP 2
Design Consultation Begins: We will begin the design consultation via email or LINE between you, the craftsperson, and our company. Please tell us about your preferred motifs and designs. The craftsperson will then create a rough sketch (monochrome).
If you would like to have photos of your pets or family members incorporated into the design using the chinkin technique, please send the photos to us so we can receive them.
STEP 3
If you would like to have the Saikikou maki-e (lacquerware) applied to piano parts or spoons, we will provide you with a rough sketch (monochrome). Production will begin only after we receive your design approval.
STEP 4
Please transfer the payment to our designated bank account. We will begin production after confirming receipt of your payment.
STEP 5
After production is complete, we will send you your custom-made product along with the photos you provided.
A fusion of Kyoto's traditional maki-e lacquerware and new techniques.
The world of Kyoto's traditional craft, Kyo-maki-e, is depicted with splendor and delicate detail using gold and silver.
Our company has begun creating one-of-a-kind pianos by utilizing the traditional Kyoto craft technique of "Makie" and a new craft called "Saikikou," which uses Kyoto opal, an artificial gemstone.
A new craft that fuses the refined sensibilities of the Japanese people, Kyoto Opal, a new material born in Kyoto, and traditional Kyoto techniques, will create a new space that will be adorned with the "Saikiko Makie Piano," bringing a touch of Kyoto's traditional Japanese atmosphere to any space.
By using new materials born in Kyoto and new methods of expression that utilize them, I hope to further enhance the uniqueness of Kyoto's traditional crafts and help preserve the "authentic quality" of Kyoto's traditional crafts.
Things that can only be made by human hands, things that have been created by human hands, evoke a comforting warmth when you see them.
Our wish is to cherish "genuine quality" forever.
Chinkin (gold inlay) lacquerware from Echizen (Kawada)
Beautiful and durable lacquerware that embodies Japanese tradition.
Echizen lacquerware is a traditional Japanese craft that has been passed down through generations in the Echizen region of Fukui Prefecture.
Thanks to techniques honed over a long history dating back to the Heian period, these products are durable, easy to use, and possess a refined, understated beauty.
Careful finishing by skilled craftsmen
From wood processing to lacquering and decoration, everything is finished by hand by skilled craftsmen.
Traditional techniques such as maki-e (gold lacquer) and chinkin (gold inlay) are used, adding a touch of refined elegance to everyday meals and special occasions.
Suitable for everyday use and as a gift.
Echizen lacquerware, with its durability and beauty, is not only used for everyday meals but also makes a wonderful gift or commemorative item for someone special.
This lacquerware gains character with each use and can be cherished for a long time.
Connecting tradition and modern life
Our Echizen lacquerware preserves traditional techniques while also considering designs and usability that suit modern lifestyles.
Whether for everyday use or for entertaining on special occasions, Echizen lacquerware adds a touch of elegance to your daily life.
