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Gyokusendo Ginza Store

8 KANAZAWA-GOLD LEAF [ Ishikawa ]

Extreme thinness and timeless beauty

KANAZAWA Haku is gold leaf cultivated by more than 400 years of history and the climate of the region. With one of its techniques registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Asset, it is deeply rooted also to today’s lifestyles. Have a look at the KANAZAWA Haku that beautifully glows in everyday life.

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Demonstration or Workshop

                                                       
Schedule Oct. 26 (Sat.)12:00 pm - 5:00 pm、Oct. 27 (Sun.)12:00 am - 5:00 pm
Detail Gold Leaf Pasting Experience
Why not casually get exposed to traditional crafts of the ancient capital of Kanazawa?
We will use "Entsuke Gold Leaf (traditional gold leaf)," which manufacturing technique is listed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. You can paste gold leaf in your favorite design on a badge or a postcard and take it home when completed. Under the instruction of Imai Kinpaku, even small children can experience the workshop. (Required time: around 15 minutes)
Gold leaf is about 1/10,000 mm thin, beaten out by skilled craftsmen. Enjoy its airy softness.
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Detail ・Up to three participants can join each session, with a daily maximum of approximately 25 participants.
・The participation fee is 880 yen (tax included) for a badge and 660 yen (tax included) for a postcard.
・Advance reservation:Unnecessary.

Gyokusendo Ginza Store

Copperware Made by the Hammer

For more than 200 years, the house has been devoted soley to the production of hand-hammered copperware.Based in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, it makes teaware, cupware and other tools for daily life.Visit the store in Ginza which was created using 400 sheets of copper all hammered by the artisans themselves.

Address 4th Floor, GINZA SIX, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
TEL +81 3-6264-5153
Opening hours 10:30 am – 8:30 pm
Store holiday Holidays during the period: None
WEB https://www.gyokusendo.com/

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