Inheritance of tradition

We study and preserve the Mokume Gane technique as well as other related skills and culture.

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Traditional technology and cultural preservation

We aim to broadly promote Mokume Gane, a 400 year old metalsmithing technique unique to Japan.

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Mokume Gane research and research

We study and preserve the Mokume Gane technique as well as other related skills and culture.

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Contributing to Japan's unique traditional technology and culture


Many of the Japanese time-honoured techniques and their histories have been passed on as valuable cultural heritage through the handing down of skills by craftsmen or by word of mouth. The NPO Japan Mokumegane Research Institute conducts publishing and collecting of Mokume-Gane works in addition to the study and restoration of the original technique. Through these activities, we strive to preserve and promote this precious traditional Japanese technique.


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ABOUT US


ABOUT Mokume Gane

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Collection

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Mokume Gane Research

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COLLECTION


COLLECTION1 Mokume Gane Tsuba
【 Mokume Gane Tsuba 】
early Edo period Shakudo, copper, gold and silver
COLLECTION2 Tatsuta River Tsuba signed
【 Tatsuta River Tsuba signed TAKAHASHI Okitsugu (Hanaoshi seal) 】
Middle of the Edo Period Shakudo, Shibuichi
COLLECTION3 Wakizashi with design of guri scrolls
【 Wakizashi with design of guri scrolls 】
Mid-to-late Edo period,Scabbard: Laquer Fuchi-kashira, kozuka, koiguchi, menuki, kurikata, tsuba: Shakudo, Copper
COLLECTION4 Kiseru with design of mosaic pattern
【 Kiseru with design of mosaic pattern 】
Mid-to-late Edo period Gold, Silver, Shakudo, Shibuichi, Pure copper
COLLECTION5 Incense Container
【 Incense Container. Guri type carved lacquer with spiral motifs 】
Ming dynasty Lacquer