Differences between Japanese and Western carvings
Metal engraving gives metal a variety of different expressions.
You may be wondering what the difference is between Japanese and Western-style carving when it comes to jewelry decoration. Japanese and Western-style carving each have their own characteristics.
Japanese engraving is a traditional Japanese technique, while Western engraving is a traditional Western technique. When we think of Western engraving, Hawaiian jewelry is probably what comes to mind.
Moon and shooting stars engraved in Japanese style (forged TOU ring with Japanese style engraving all around)
Japanese carving
In Japanese carving, the workpiece is fixed to a table and carved "forward" while striking the chisel with a hammer.
It's like the blade is moving forward with a "knock knock" sound. It carves deep, powerful lines, giving it a powerful, dynamic, three-dimensional look.
The surface reflects light and sparkles, and the shadows created by the deep carvings create a rich expression.
I am good at powerful expressions.
The Japanese tattoos by KARAFURU's artisans are breathtakingly intricate and beautiful.
It beautifully expresses even the most intricate petals and leaves with a natural flow.
The lines drawn using the Japanese engraving technique seem to come to life.
Western-style carving
Western carving does not use a hammer; instead, the workpiece is moved while carving forward using only the strength of the hands with a chisel with a handle.
The image is of the blade moving smoothly.
Nowadays, there are electric Western engraving machines that can engrave safely without using much force. Since the engraving can be controlled with the touch of your fingertips, they are good at producing delicate and smooth expressions.
It has a simple, linear expression, but can also carve intricate, intricate patterns.
The History of Metalworking in Japan
The history of metal engraving in Japan is said to have begun in the late Kofun period.
It was passed down as a technique for decorating shrines, temples, Buddhist altar implements, helmets, armor, swords, hairpins, etc., and in the Edo period it was also used for everyday items such as tobacco pipes and netsuke. During the late Edo and Meiji periods, it reached its peak, with many decorative styles and techniques being created.
KARAFURU offers jewelry that incorporates Japanese carving, one of Japan's traditional techniques.
Why not try wearing the technology that has been perfected over a long period of time?
The designer talked about Japanese-style engraved rings on Instagram , so please take a look.
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