Kumamoto Trip Overview
【OUTLINE】
Using the ancient technique Higo Zogan, engrave the art-loving feudal lord Hosokawa’s family crest into a sword’s handguard.
【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Try your hand at the classical art of Higo Zogan, a style of metal inlaying used to decorate the swords and scabbards of the Kumamoto samurai.
・Hear the rich history of Higo Zogan and the painstaking detail that goes into each piece from Yuji Osumi, a master of the craft.
・Learn how to engrave the ancient Hosokawa family’s kuyou signature crest into a tsuba, the handguard of a katana.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Kumamoto, Japan
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Craft Classes
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What to Expect When Visiting Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan
【OUTLINE】
Using the ancient technique Higo Zogan, engrave the art-loving feudal lord Hosokawa’s family crest into a sword’s handguard.
【HIGHLIGHTS】
・Try your hand at the classical art of Higo Zogan, a style of metal inlaying used to decorate the swords and scabbards of the Kumamoto samurai.
・Hear the rich history of Higo Zogan and the painstaking detail that goes into each piece from Yuji Osumi, a master of the craft.
・Learn how to engrave the ancient Hosokawa family’s kuyou signature crest into a tsuba, the handguard of a katana.
Itinerary
This workshop takes place at Mitsusuke, a Higo Zogan studio founded in 1874. Mitsusuke has produced some of Kumamoto’s most famous Higo Zogan pieces, including the medals for the Women’s 2019 World Handball Championships.
Higo Zogan originally developed as a way to decorate weaponry. These same traditional techniques and patterns are now used on a number of modern-day pieces, including fountain pens, necklaces, brooches, watches, and more. Join us at Mitsusuke to learn about this samurai art and make your own piece of history.
Stop At:
• Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu
• Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu
