Nunome -Zogan is a traditional metalsmithing technique which draws its origin from China and is used in several Asian countries called in different ways.
In Japan the technique was used to decorate the Koshirae, the mount of the sword in its various component parts, such as the Tsuba, or for the decoration of accessories used by Samurai warriors, valuable boxes and precious hair ornaments for women.
After the application of the decoration the sheet will be thoroughly sanded and polished before the final coloring with the Rokusho technique.
The metal used as a base will be Shibuichi and Shakudo, Japanese copper and silver alloys that allow very intense and particular coloring in order to emphasize the inlay.
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