Red Morikin Shirochibu Grape Pattern Lucky Cat

Nakada Kingyoku's work embodies Rimpa Artistry with its dignified elegance and graceful beauty. Harmonizing the interplay between space and miniature craftsmanship, modern sensibilities with meticulous techniques, through the artistry of blue dots and raised gold. His work, not only pays homage to his inherited heritage but also introduces innovations to elevate the aochibu style.

Nakada Kingyoku is a master of the morikin and aochibu painting style. The morikin "raised gold" technique breathes life into patterns with special paints, raised like tiny islands in a sea of porcelain, only to be crowned with gold. The aochibu "blue dots", are delicately dotted on the canvas using the icchin tool, each dot a showcase of precision and elegance.

We visit his workshop in Ishikawa Prefecture to explore his journey to becoming an artisan and the challenges that have shaped his career. Additionally, we delve deeply into the visionary approaches he employs to advance the style into new realms of creativity and wonder.

Since its inception, MUSUBI KILN has strived to introduce the world
to the finest traditional crafts from masters all around Japan.

Here, in the Gallery, we seek to showcase the highest echelon of traditional techniques,
passed down through generations. You can discover works from masters
who have not only perfected those methods, but added their imagination to innovate the craft even further.

Some of these masters have even been named Living National Treasures, a title bestowed upon
them by the Japanese government to formally recognize their contribution to crafts and culture
— thereby cementing their legacy and making them an important part of art history.

Each piece is meticulously handcrafted over many months to create a timeless treasure that's unlike
any other. And when it's in your home, you, too, will become part of that history.

Welcome to the Gallery. Please, peruse at your leisure.