Craft · No. 150
No. 150金工品
Tokyo Silverware
東京銀器
tokyo silverware · 東京都
Tokyo Silverware (Tōkyō Ginki) is a nationally designated traditional craft produced in Tokyo, crafted from high-purity silver using refined metalworking techniques such as hammering, engraving, and inlay, resulting in pieces renowned for their exceptional precision and artistic elegance.
- Origin
- 東京都
- Category
- 金工品
- Materials
- Silver · Gold · Copper
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Tokyo silverware trace back to the Edo period, when skilled metalworkers and silversmiths gathered in the city to serve the needs of th…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
Tokyo Silverware employs a wide range of metalworking techniques. Hammering (tsuiki) involves shaping a flat silver sheet into three-dimensional forms…
No. IVClimate
Tokyo's temperate, humid climate and its historic role as Japan's political and cultural center created an environment where artisans and techniques f…
