The Beauty of the Sword Guard ”tsuba”When we visited Kiminori Okumura, he showed us the sword guard or ”tsuba”. |
Expressions that can only be achieved with metalIn 2012, Okumura exhibited his work ”Tetsujizou Gankobako” named “Hanare” at the East Japan Traditional Arts Crafts Exhibition. It surprised Nakata because “It doesn’t look at like metal!” and looks more like a lacquered wooden box. The texture of metal is apparent when you touch it. Many of Okumura’s pieces have delicate designs but the texture remains. The rust is left on the material in order to achieve this delicate texture. |
Playing with the handle of the sword“I’d like to have you make a pendant.” |
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- Kiminori Okumura Silversmith Artisan
- Kodaira-shi Tokyo