{"product_id":"kobashi-studio-yatsu-giku-shippo-charm-large-ao-sky-blue","title":"Kobashi Studio \"Yatsu-Giku\" Shippo Charm Large Ao Sky Blue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eThe Kobashi Studio \u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"317\"\u003e“Yatsu-Giku” Shippo Charm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined piece of Japanese craftsmanship that blends traditional symbolism with artisanal metalwork. Designed to pair perfectly with the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/redcastheritage.com\/products\/kobashi-studio-classic-silver-chain-necklace-3-1mm\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKobashi Studio Classic Silver Chain Necklace 3.1mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eor the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/redcastheritage.com\/products\/kobashi-studio-classic-silver-chain-necklace-2-3mm\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKobashi Studio Classic Silver Chain Necklace 2.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, it adds a distinctive and meaningful element to any necklace setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eThe design features the \u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eYatsu-giku\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eeight-petal chrysanthemum crest\u003c\/strong\u003e created using the traditional Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e“Sukashi” openwork technique\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Japanese, \u003cem data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eYatsu-giku\u003c\/em\u003e literally means \u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e“eight-petal chrysanthemum.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The chrysanthemum has long been associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"963\"\u003elongevity, renewal, and refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e20 mm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, the charm is crafted from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003esolid sterling silver (925)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The master mold was created by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eKobashi Studio founder Junichi Kobashi\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a vintage-inspired handmade finish that embraces subtle file marks and natural variations—details that highlight the beauty of artisanal production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eAt the center of the flower sits a piece of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003ehandcrafted Shippō-yaki enamel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional Japanese enameling technique created by firing glass enamel onto a silver base at approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e800°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. This process produces a deep, glossy surface with remarkable color clarity. The enamel used here is produced by a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003esmall family workshop in Saitama\u003c\/strong\u003e, operating since \u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eThe color \u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eAo\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning \u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eSky Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e, is inspired by the clear blue skies of Japan and provides a striking contrast against the silver structure of the chrysanthemum motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eShippō-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historic Japanese craft with more than \u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e400 years of history\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once celebrated worldwide in the early 20th century for its extraordinary craftsmanship, it has become increasingly rare today due to limited materials and a shrinking number of skilled artisans. This charm brings the technique into a contemporary context while preserving its traditional spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eThe backside of the charm is engraved with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e“Kobashi” in Japanese characters\u003c\/strong\u003e, reinforcing its identity and connection to the brand’s origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eEach piece is presented in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eluxurious Japanese pig suede pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e, completing a small but remarkable object that merges heritage craftsmanship with modern elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOBASHI STUDIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52105903636818,"sku":"KS-K8200SSA-CH-SV-L","price":104.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2941\/6840\/files\/kobashi-studio-yatsu-giku-shippo-charm-large-sky-blue.jpg?v=1770281843","url":"https:\/\/redcastheritage.com\/products\/kobashi-studio-yatsu-giku-shippo-charm-large-ao-sky-blue","provider":"Redcast Heritage Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}