Craftwork

A brilliant crimson hue accented with radiant gold leaf—this vivid and elegant artwork features motifs of nanten (heavenly bamboo) and cranes, expressed through traditional Kanazawa mizuhiki knotting techniques. Blending classic craftsmanship such as Kanazawa gold leaf, mizuhiki, and hyōsō (mounting), the piece presents a refined yet modern design. Created as a New Year decoration suitable for contemporary living spaces, its compact size and lightweight construction make it easy for a single person—especially women—to display with ease.

This art panel combines traditional Japanese techniques such as Kanazawa gold leaf, Kanazawa mizuhiki, and hyōsō (mounting methods used in hanging scrolls), reimagined to suit contemporary living spaces. Designed to suit modern living spaces, this art panel features a thoughtfully considered size and lightweight construction—making it easy for even a single person to hang, such as a woman decorating her own space. It combines traditional Japanese techniques such as Kanazawa gold leaf, Kanazawa Mizuhiki, and hyōsō (traditional mounting), creating a refined blend of craftsmanship and contemporary style. The piece titled “Kanazawa Mizuhiki Fūryū” incorporates a tamakmusubi (decorative knot) representing nanten berries—often used in simple Mizuhiki designs—along with motifs of pine, symbolizing good fortune and longevity.

This art panel depicts cranes and turtles—symbols of longevity—rising gracefully upward alongside gold leaf.

This art panel blends traditional techniques such as Kanazawa gold leaf, Kanazawa Mizuhiki, and hyōsō (mounting), with a design suited to today’s lifestyle. Its simple and lightweight construction makes it easy to display casually in spaces like the living room. The "Kanazawa Mizuhiki – Crane and Turtle" series expresses the uplifting image of cranes and turtles—symbols of longevity—rising gracefully with shimmering gold leaf. Enjoy this piece in your home as a symbol of good fortune and a celebration of tradition in everyday life.