肥後象嵌

Higo Zogan is an inlay metal work product made in the Kumamoto area. In the past, it was developed as a decoration applied to the Japanese sword handguards, so called tsuba, but now this technique has been passed down as a decorative item for accessories and interiors.

The characteristics of Higo Zogan are the “profound feeling” and “elegant beauty” that reflect the samurai culture. The beauty of the gold and silver inlays on the deep black background gives off a sense of dignity without being too flashy. There are two techniques for this inlaying, ......