Embracing Beauty,
Conveying the Heart
Artworks have been passed from one person to another across generations. To ensure they continue to be cherished long into the future, we carefully wrap each piece in a custom-made cloth and present it in the form most befitting its character. This practice is more than simple protection—it is a cultural gesture that “connects beauty from one person to the next,” and a tangible expression of respect for the work itself.
A Silken Embrace
for the Serenity of Tea
In the tea ceremony, shifuku are used to wrap tea caddies and tea bowls. Crafted from carefully selected textiles, they have long been cherished not only for protection but also as objects of aesthetic appreciation alongside the utensils themselves. Although tears or loss may occur over the course of transmission, we work with trusted specialists to arrange restoration or the creation of new shifuku whenever necessary.
A Box as the Vessel
of Enduring Beauty
Motobako, indispensable in the formal handling of tea utensils, and tomobako, essential in the field of modern and contemporary art—Japan has long upheld a tradition of preserving important works by housing them in carefully crafted boxes. When a piece comes without its box, we commission one that best suits the artwork. A box is not merely for protection; it is a vessel for carrying beauty forward to future generations.
Committed to Condition,
Guided by Restoration
While we strive to handle only artworks in excellent condition, it is often difficult for antique pieces—having endured many decades or even centuries—to be found entirely free of imperfections. We therefore select works with as few flaws or restorations as possible, and when necessary, we entrust them to skilled and reliable craftsmen for appropriate conservation. Above all, we place the utmost importance on ensuring that each piece is refined and presented in its most dignified state before it reaches our customers.