Ko takara
All the pieces
are handmade and can be ordered from our online shop
A collection of little treasures inspired by Japanese art and culture
Heian
"Heian" in Japanese means peace or tranquility. The Heian period (794-1185) in Japanese history was a time when Chinese influences -including the art of bonsai- were strongest.
Bonsai Garden
Made with two layers of sterling silver, using a technique called "fretwork" which consists in cutting out a shape with a saw.
See sildeshow below for production details.
Sterling silver pendant and chain. 25mm.
Bonsai
A simpler, purer version. Sterling silver pendant and chain. 20mm.
The two pendants were cut from the same piece of silver.
This style of bonsai is called "formal upright style."
The trunk and branches of the tree are etched and darkened with liver of sulfur.
Etching gives depth to the piece.
Literally "plant in a pot", bonsai is the ancient art of growing miniature trees.
Production details
All the pieces are available on our our online shop.
Honshu
Japan's main island, Honshu is the heart of Japanese life.
It combines modern cities and peaceful countryside, state-of-the-art technology and millenary traditions.
Miso ring
Japanese food is renowned all over the world and miso soup is one of the most famous traditional dishes.
Sterling silver ring with bowl and chopsticks.
Fuji-san
The unmistakable style of Hokusai.
Getting the shape right is essential!
Mountain and clouds are soldered onto a silver sheet.
A sterling silver snake chain completes the pendant.
The famous Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai, drawn around 1830, provided the inspiration for this sterling silver pendant.
Shinto shrines.
Shinto ("way of the Gods") is a spirituality of Japan and its people based on the worship of nature and the importance of souls. Shinto shrines serve as a bond between people and Kami (spirits).
Dai Kichi (good fortune scroll)
"Omikuji" are fortune-telling scrolls that reveal a blessing. These predictions are a popular activity related to visiting shrines.
"Dai Kichi" means great blessing.
Sterling silver pendant and chain.
Your fortune etched in the metal
Dai Kichi means "Grand Fortune"
Akihabara
Akihabara -or "Akiba"- is a district in central Tokyo that is famous for its electronics shops. It has become over the past few years a centre of "otaku" culture, with a large number of stores offering vidoe games, manga and animation-related goods.
Silverslash
A true hero's best friend. Equip weapon?
10 cm (3.75 inch) Sterling silver pendant and chain.
The sword is cut from a strip of sterling silver,
The piece is varnished and the design is etched in nitric acid.
The designs are cut and the sword polished.
Parts of the sword are darkened with liver of sulfur to contrast with the polished silver.
Super Mario
Level 1
Sterling silver pendant on a cool black rubber cord.
Run, jump and get that item block!
Manga
The Japanese comics called "manga" have a distinctive stlye that really sets them aside. Yet there are many different genres of manga for different publics. From cute high school love stories to dark and sombre mysteries or heroic fantasy journeys, manga will captivate readers of all ages !
Death Note
Fine silver pendant inspired by the manga by T. Ohba and T. Obata.
Chobits ID ring
Sterling silver ring inspired by the manga Chobits by CLAMP.
Show that you are a special type of Persocom by wearing this unusual maker's mark.
Made to the size of your choice. Specify when ordering (in the "add instructions to merchant" box on the payment page.)
Kawaii
"Kawaii" ("cute" in Japanese) is a popular concept in Japan and represents an important aspect of Japanese culture. So many things can be kawaii when you feel happy! We made these pieces as a tribute to this cuteness and positive attitude !
Neko-san
These cute cats will follow you everywhere! Made with thick pure silver and sterling silver fittings.
Pure silver (999/1000). 10mm high.
Moogle pendant
Two purrfect companions!
More pictures of neko-san
It's got a cute pom-pom, Kupo!
Sterling silver pendant on a black rubber cord.
The moogle shape is cut in a silver sheet...
...which is then soldered onto a square silver sheet. Don't forget the nose, kupo!
The piece is polished and the face is oxidized.
The pendant is attached with a black rubber cord, kupo!
