Tsubame city, Niigata prefecture, is widely known as the prominent metal manufacturing base in Japan. Everyone adores the value that never changes over the time, while at the same time searching for something new. We at “Artisan” endeavor to develop new products, merging traditional craftsmanship and new technique.
ORI-EN is our original brand that represents the unique products produced with the combination of special coloring technique of Takaoka bronze ware and metal ware produced with the finest craftsmanship in Tsubame city, Niigata.
Every single piece is manually and carefully processed in Tsubame city, Niigata prefecture, and then oxidation coloring is applied to the surface, making the most of metal characteristics.
Age-old Japanese traditional style, yet with modern and contemprorary taste.
SHI-MOA is the brand created by fusing the metal processing technology in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture and “Yamanaka Shikki”, a traditional craft of kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Multiplied by the cultures inherited for a long time, our cutleries make you feel a somewhat unique modern atmosphere as well as their original tradition.
The lacquerwares combined with “stainless steel and lacquer” were produced by the lacquer craftsmen’s technology and their challenges. Unlike metalware, you can enjoy a warm and profound feeling created by applying a lacquer coating made from the sap of the lacquer tree onto stainless steel.
Artisan Unique Tea Utensils – Owing to characteristics of oxidation coloring, each piece is unique and shows a bit different look.
Artisan Unique Cutlery – Designed and processed in jewel tone, perfectly matches white ceramic cups & saucers.
Artisan Unique Tumblers – Enjoy the highest ever quality products created by skilled artisans.
Superb heat retaining feature - ideal for both warm & cold sake.
