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. The vivid vermilion background beautifully enhances the brilliance of the gold leaf and highlights the graceful flow of white mizuhiki cords. Accents of tightly knotted cords represent nanten berries (a symbol of good fortune), along with pine motifs, both commonly featured in elegant mizuhiki arrangements.