We have just completed a photo shooting session yesterday for some new Unique Japan products. The subjects being photographed were the Kanazawa-haku products, something I personally like since I'm interested in gold and silver products with a tinge of tradition.
Kanazawa-haku, literally means “gold leaf from Kanazawa”. Kanazawa, a region that sits on the Sea of Japan, bordered by the Japan Alps, produces 99% of Japan's high-quality gold leaf. Its traditions span as far back as 800AD. The world-famous Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion Temple) in Kyoto is covered almost entirely in gold-leaf was produced in Kanazawa. The region is also famous for its lacquer ware, (Kanazawa shikki) thus making this a fantastic representation of the quality of work from the region.
The above pictures are just some of the colours of Haku gold. The process employed to create these products are authentic. I can't wait to share them with you all ;)
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