{"product_id":"ganjincho-cat-brooch-set-yoshitsune-benkei-cloisonne-artisan-jewelry","title":"Ganjincho Cat Brooch Set〈Yoshitsune \u0026 Benkei〉｜Cloisonné Artisan Jewelry | Handmade Cloisonné Enamel Jewelry |  Japanese Artisan Accessory","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eExperience Kabuki’s Iconic Scene with Cats in Cloisonné\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eThis exquisite brooch set features two cats, Yoshitsune and Benkei, reenacting the famous scene from the Kabuki play \u003cem data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eGanjincho\u003c\/em\u003e. Crafted using the traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"477\"\u003ecloisonné technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, these brooches capture both the drama and playful spirit of the stage. The delicate silver lines outline the cats’ expressions, while the ink detailing adds depth and lifelike shadowing, bringing the vibrant colors and textures of their garments to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eYoshitsune Brooch: 5cm × 4.7cm, approx. 15g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eBenkei Brooch: 6.5cm × 3.8cm, approx. 18g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eSecure rotating-lock pin backs\u003cbr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eNote: Sold only as a set.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eCloisonné enamel (copper base + glass enamel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eTraditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003ewire cloisonné\u003c\/strong\u003e with silver outlines and ink detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eHandmade by Keiko Sera in Narashino, Chiba, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eAbout the Technique: Wire Cloisonné\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eWire cloisonné involves raising extremely fine metal wires (mainly silver) to outline a design, filling the spaces with enamel, and firing the piece. Keiko Sera uses silver wire to delicately define the cats’ expressions, adding \u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003edepth and shading\u003c\/strong\u003e with ink polishing. The silver lines function like brushstrokes in a painting, creating dynamic movement and personality. The final “ink-polishing” stage perfectly balances the enamel’s transparency with the silver’s shine, producing a three-dimensional, glass-like effect. This technique demands not only visual precision but also the artisan’s skill and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eKeiko Sera honors traditional techniques while infusing them with contemporary creativity. Her work reflects a deep affection for her feline subjects, meticulous craftsmanship, and a quiet yet daring design sensibility. Sera’s pieces resonate with the history of Japanese crafts while offering a fresh, modern perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003eArtist Profile | Keiko Sera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eBased in Narashino, Chiba, Keiko Sera is a cloisonné enamel artist who transforms traditional techniques into contemporary art. Her creations celebrate Japan’s refined aesthetics while embracing playful motifs and auspicious symbols. Participating in exhibitions both in Japan and abroad, Sera emphasizes designs that are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003ebeautiful to display and wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, bridging accessory art and interior decor. Her works harmoniously blend traditional Japanese patterns with modern design, offering charm, elegance, and a touch of luck to the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2756\"\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003eMeticulous craftsmanship in every detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003eQuietly innovative design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003eDedicated, artisan spirit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003eA fresh perspective on the history of craft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003eWipe gently with a soft cloth. Avoid applying strong pressure or impact, as the enamel is delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003cspan\u003eFree shipping :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product price includes shipping. 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