Maki-e iPhone 4/4S Cover Case Made

Maki-e iPhone 4/4S Cover Case Made in Japan - Tsuru to Raden (Crane with Raden) 5.0 out of 5 stars CONSUMER REVIEWS(1) Handmade in Japan With gold, silver and sea shells (depending on design) High quality Elegant Unique technique Deal Price: $300.00

Description Gorgeous Maki-e iPhone 4S Case made by artisans of the Fukui Prefecture in Japan. These iphone cases are not printed, they are handmade, unique, with gold and sea shell (depending on the design) - Transform your iPhone into a unique jewel, an elegant and delightful piece of art. Maki-e is a japanese lacquer sprinkled with gold or silver powder as a decoration using amakizutsu or a kebo brush. The technique was developed mainly in the Heian Period(794-1185) and blossomed in the Edo Period(1603-1868). Maki-e objects were initially designed as household items for court nobles, they soon gained more popularity and were adopted by royal families and military leaders as an indication of power. To create different colours and textures, maki-e artists use a variety of metal powders including gold, silver, copper, brass, lead, aluminum, platinum, pewter, as well as their alloys. Bamboo tubes and soft brushes of various sizes are used for laying powders and drawing fine lines. As it requires highly-skilled craftsmanship to produce a maki-e painting, young artists usually go through many years of training to develop the skills and to ultimately become maki-e masters. When I tripped to Japan in late 90's to buy Asian craft-work as a trading agent, I had seen this kind of lacquer-work in Fukui prefecture and I had an opportunity to talk with a craftman there. He told me that mostly spend like weeks or months at least for only painting, but I understood how it's delicate and silently beautiful when I was watching the real lacquer-work. This product should be made by a shrewd craftman even in Japan. Also this is so modern.I really love it.