The Story Behind GINDENDO
Conveying thoughts to silver,
and enshrining them in our halls.
At Gindendo, under the philosophy of "conveying thoughts to silver and enshrining them in our halls," we continue to create objects that connect people and time through the material of silver.
It is also 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 thoughts embedded in 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.
Gindendo deeply resonates with this philosophy, and we were pleased to cooperate with the interviews, filming, and photography for this project.
The newly released content introduces, through video and text, the lineage of metalwork inherited for over 400 years, the craftsmanship by the 12th generation Sōhaku Kamikawa and the 13th generation Sōki Kamikawa, the unique Japanese culture of "Atsurae" (custom-made), the reasons for working with pure silver, the daily production scenes in the workshop, and Gindendo's cherished philosophy of "craftsmanship that bestows blessings."
13 Generations
The techniques and spirit of Japanese metalworking have been passed down through generations.
Sōhaku Kamikawa
Sōki Kamikawa
Atsurae
The Japanese Culture of Custom-Made Craftsmanship
The newly released content introduces the unique Japanese culture of "Atsurae" (custom-made), exploring the meaning and philosophy behind creating objects for an individual.
Pure Silver
Why Gindendo Works with Silver
The content also explores the reasons for working with pure silver, the daily production scenes in the workshop, and Gindendo's cherished philosophy of "craftsmanship that bestows blessings."
From Hand to Silver
Discover the techniques, daily production scenes, and craftsmanship carried on through generations.
A Story That Cannot Be Fully Told
Through Objects Alone
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 aspirations of their practitioners, both domestically and internationally.
It aims to not only showcase works and experiences but also carefully convey the essential value of the land and culture, providing opportunities for international visitors to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture, visit Japan, and experience it firsthand.
Discover GINDENDO
We invite you to watch this content, which offers insights into Gindendo's history and philosophy that cannot be fully conveyed through the works alone.
A Story of Four Centuries of Inherited Techniques and a Father and Son
The Japanese Culture of Atsurae
Experience Making a Pure Silver Blessing Spoon
Go Deeper into the Story
Silver, Inheritance, and Atsurae – Behind the Scenes at the Workshop
Inside Gindendo: A Behind the Scenes Look at Silver, Inheritance, and Atsurae
Discover More →What Gindendo Inherits: Silver, Time, and the Meaning of Atsurae
What Gindendo Inherits: Silver, Time and the Meaning of Atsurae
Read the Interview →
Sharing Japanese Culture
with the World
Bespoke Discovery is a platform that highlights traditional crafts and culture, history, and the artisans and cultural practitioners who carry them into the future, from various regions of Japan, and disseminates this information to the world.
Beyond mere tourist information, it carefully introduces the unique cultural background and philosophy of each region, and the value embedded in their craftsmanship, delivering high-quality information to international visitors who wish to deeply understand Japanese culture.
Gindendo hopes that through this initiative, we can contribute to sharing the Japanese metalwork culture, the philosophy of Atsurae, and the charm of silver as a material with the world.
Bespoke Discovery Official Website
From the Past
Into the Future
Based on a lineage of metalwork passed down for over 400 years, Gindendo continues to create objects that connect people and time through works, experiences, and Atsurae.
Even as times change, the value of handmade craftsmanship 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 ones.
Thank you for your continued support of Gindendo.
