At Gindendo, under the philosophy of "conveying thoughts through silver and enshrining them in our hall," we continue to create objects that connect people and time through the material of silver.
It is one of our important missions to carefully convey not only the works themselves but also the history and culture behind them, the techniques that have been passed down, and the feelings put into each piece.
We are pleased to announce that video content and an interview article featuring Gindendo have been published on Bespoke Discovery, a platform that disseminates the value of Japanese culture and traditional crafts to the world.
Bespoke Discovery is a media platform that shares the culture and crafts passed down in various regions of Japan, the history and philosophy behind them, and the thoughts of those who carry them on, both domestically and internationally. It aims to carefully convey not only works and experiences but also the intrinsic value of the land and culture, creating opportunities for people overseas to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture, visit Japan, and experience it firsthand.
Gindendo deeply resonates with this philosophy and has cooperated with this interview, filming, and report.
The newly released content introduces, through video and text, the lineage of metalworking passed down for over 400 years, the craftsmanship of the 12th generation Sōhaku Kamikawa and 13th generation Sōki Kamikawa, the unique Japanese culture of "Atsurae" (custom-made), the reason for working with pure silver, the daily production scenes in the workshop, and Gindendo's cherished philosophy of "craftsmanship that bestows blessings."
We hope you will take a look at the content, which allows you to see Gindendo's history and philosophy that cannot be fully conveyed through the works alone.
List of Published Content
YouTube Videos
Episode 1: The Story of Skills Passed Down for 400 Years and a Father and Son
Japanese Silverware with Sōhaku Kamikawa Ep.1 | 400 Years of Craft, Father & Son
https://youtu.be/-sxtEbHNv-I?si=Dqi3EC8yBmiGhzma
Episode 2: The Japanese Culture of Atsurae
Japanese Silversmith with Sōki Kamikawa Ep.2 | The Making of Atsurae
https://youtu.be/dNNpMco17ig?si=A3NXHZ5-cS79fE1w
Episode 3: Experience Making a Pure Silver Blessing Spoon
Japanese Silversmith with the Kamikawa Family Ep.3 | Making Your Own Atsurae Spoon
https://youtu.be/QRIz8_7a90o?si=Qbu4L4MtPsQ1jkop
Special Web Video
Silver and Inheritance, and Atsurae — Behind the Scenes of the Workshop
Inside Gindendo: A Behind the Scenes Look at Silver, Inheritance, and Atsurae
Interview Article
What Gindendo Inherits: Silver, Time, and the Meaning of Atsurae
What Gindendo Inherits: Silver, Time and the Meaning of Atsurae
About Bespoke Discovery
Bespoke Discovery is a platform that spotlights traditional crafts and culture, history, and the artisans and cultural bearers who carry them into the future, all passed down across Japan, and disseminates them to the world.
Beyond mere tourist information, it carefully introduces the unique cultural background, philosophy, and the value embedded in craftsmanship of each region, delivering high-quality information to international audiences who wish to deeply understand Japanese culture.
Gindendo hopes that through this initiative, we can contribute to conveying the beauty of Japanese metalworking culture, the philosophy of Atsurae, and the charm of silver as a material to the world.
Bespoke Discovery Official Website
https://bespoke-discovery.com/
Gindendo's Future
Gindendo continues to create objects that connect people and time through its works, experiences, and Atsurae, built upon the foundation of a metalworking lineage passed down for over 400 years.
Even as times change, the value of handcraftsmanship and the essence of Japanese culture remain constant.
Gindendo will continue to pass on Japanese craftsmanship and culture to the next generation, striving to convey its appeal not only to domestic customers but also to international customers.
We invite you to take this opportunity to view the videos and articles and delve into the stories behind Gindendo's craftsmanship.
We look forward to your continued support of Gindendo.
