Seikado
Founded in 1838 on Kyoto’s Teramachi Street, Seikado has long been devoted to the fine art of Japanese pewter. In its earliest days, the workshop produced sacred objects for nearby temples and shrines, many of which remain in use across Japan today. Over nearly two centuries, its repertoire has expanded from tea ceremony caddies to contemporary works of art, each handmade through a dialogue between traditional technique and modern craftsmanship. Every piece reflects the philosophy of kirei-sabi: an appreciation for elegant beauty, enriched by the quiet transformations that come with age.
Founded in 1838 on Kyoto’s Teramachi Street, Seikado has long been devoted to the fine art of Japanese pewter. In its earliest days, the workshop produced sacred objects for nearby temples and shrines, many of which remain in use across Japan today. Over nearly two centuries, its repertoire has expanded from tea ceremony caddies to contemporary works of art, each handmade through a dialogue between traditional technique and modern craftsmanship. Every piece reflects the philosophy of kirei-sabi: an appreciation for elegant beauty, enriched by the quiet transformations that come with age.
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Seikado
Founded in 1838 on Kyoto’sTeramachiStreet,Seikado has long been devoted to the fine art ofJapanesepewter. In its earliest days, the workshop produced sacred objects for nearby temples and shrines, many of which remain in use across Japan today.
