HAKUICHI GOLD LEAF
Japanese Traditional Gold Leaf
Kumiko Woodworking
With a history dating back to ancient civilizations, the use of gold leaf has been a revered and significant part of artistic expression and craftsmanship. Gold leaf is said to be 1/10,000th of a millimeter thick, and it is said that the ability to make an extremely thin, uniform and delicate foil is a skill that only craftsmen in Kanazawa possess in the world. There is a unique method of applying Japan foil that has been handed down since ancient times, called flat pressing, and a method of applying foil that is unparalleled in the world, such as crumbling or tearing the foil.
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GOLD LEAF COLLECTION
Story of Gold Leaf Hakuichi
The brilliance of gold leaf has had a great influence on Japan's latent aesthetic sense since ancient times. In ancient times, it was used for Buddhist statues, folding screens, fusuma paintings, etc., and has a special existence in the history of Japan art. In modern times, the appeal and possibilities of foil continue to evolve and expand, and beyond the boundaries of art, foil has been widely incorporated into contemporary spaces as an artistic presence.
We continue to innovate while preserving the tradition of gold leaf for the future.
From gold-to-gold leaf
Gold leaf is said to be 1/10,000th of a millimeter thick, and it is said that the ability to make an extremely thin, uniform and delicate foil is a skill that only craftsmen in Kanazawa possess in the world. We are the only company in Japan that has a consistent production line from gold-to-gold leaf, so we can make various types of foil and foil with controlled thickness.
Versatile foil stamping
There are various ways to apply foil in the world. There is a unique method of applying Japan foil that has been handed down since ancient times, called flat pressing, and a method of applying foil that is unparalleled in the world, such as crumbling or tearing the foil. By making full use of these various ways of pasting, you can sublimate the foil into art.
Foil contingency and control
Foil pasting is a technique that also enjoys chance. The foil leaflet is sifted through the foil and left to the fluctuation of the air to scatter the foil, creating a one-of-a-kind work in the world. This requires skilled skills and sensitivity, and we at Hakuichi have created a number of original works so far.
Foil dressing in a variety of materials and shapes
You can add color to the foil, such as silver and brass. The foil can be chemically changed to give it a variety of colors, and each foil has its own personality, giving the work more artistry. Foil can be disguised as foil in various materials and shapes such as wood, paper, cloth and metal. It is a technique that can be achieved by combining the technology of finishing the foil thin and evenly, and the technique of applying the foil while making the most of the texture according to the material and shape.
Foil Texture
When the foil is uneven and light shines in, a new expression of the foil can be seen.
With a variety of foil texture technologies, the possibilities are endless.
Creation of foil interiors
By blending the foil into the space, it is possible to give the space a sense of healing and fulfillment and enrich people's hearts. We will continue to pursue the charm and potential of foil, deliver excitement to our customers, and convey it widely.