PROCESS

  • Each piece is cut from the most suitable area of the leather,
    carefully considering natural marks and the direction of the fibers.

  • When adjusting the thickness of the leather,
    selected areas are skived thinner.
    This allows parts to bend more easily
    and prevents excess bulk where layers overlap.

  • Holes are first punched using a awl,
    then the pieces are stitched by hand using the saddle stitch technique.

  • Urushi lacquer is applied,
    and the piece is placed in a muro (curing chamber) to harden.
    Over the course of one month, the work progresses while carefully controlling temperature and humidity.

  • Gold powder is sprinkled onto the surface,
    and the piece is returned to the muro
    to allow the urushi to cure once again.