Ginkyo

KINTOSHI KYOTO

THE HISTORY, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND THE CULTURE OF A PLACE

A watch is not merely a timekeeping tool nor a fashion accessory but it also contains the history, craftsmanship and culture of a place. Founded in Japan in 2022, Kintoshi Kyoto is a brand with a vision to create unique and timeless mechanical watches and other products that incorporate elements of Japan's deep culture, traditional craftsmanship and natural landscapes.

The Design

Ginkyo

Kintoshi Kyoto's creations are rooted
in Japan's rich cultural heritage; among them, the Ginkyo leaf (Ginkyo) serves as an aesthetic design element. Its multiple cultural symbols span generations of history and have become a source of inspiration for new works.

The Ginkyo leaf is present in various aspects of traditional Japanese art, from painting, calligraphy, and tea ceremonies to floral arrangements and kimono weaving. It has survived wars and natural disasters, symbolizing resilience and endurance, bringing hope and strength to the Japanese people.

Kintoshi Kyotoの創作は、日本の豊かな文化遺産に根ざしています。その中で、イチョウの葉(Ginkyo)は美的デザインの一部として、多様な文化的象徴が世代を超えて受け継がれ、今日の新しい作品のインスピレーションの源となっています。

イチョウの葉は、絵画、書道、茶道、花道、そして着物の織りに至るまで、日本の伝統的な芸術のさまざまな側面に広がっています。戦争を生き延び、自然災害からも免れたイチョウは、強靭さと耐久性を象徴し、日本人に希望と力をもたらします。

The hand-knit

日本の伝統技法「大和組」

To further exhibit the unique Arashiyama dial design of the
Egelance series, Kintoshi Kyoto is now presenting a mobile phone woven knot accessory hand-knitted by Showen Kumihimo exclusively for us. The knots are hand-knitted with traditional Japanese "Yamatogumi" technique and are different from the relatively fancy twisted weaving method. Yamatogumi mainly uses a straight weaving method to highlight the natural luster of silk. It is a "hand-knit" weave method commonly used in high-end kimono accessories. With the smoother appearance of the webbing, a slight defect will greatly reduce the quality of the webbing. In addition to the weaving itself, straightening out the silk threads has become the key to the entire weaving process.

今回KINTOSHI KYOTOは、エジェランスシリーズ独自の嵐山時計のデザインをさらに昇華させるべく、昇苑組紐が弊社向けに織り上げた電話コードのアクセサリーを時計と共にご紹介いたします。

コードは日本の伝統技法「大和組」により手編みされています。

相対的に派手な撚り織りとは異なり、大和組では絹本来の光沢を際立たせる直線織りが主となっており、高級和装小物によく用いられる「手編み」の織り方です。

織りの外観が通常より滑らかであるため、わずかな欠陥で品質が大幅に下がってしまいます。織り自体に加えて、絹糸をまっすぐに整えることが織りプロセス全体の鍵となっています。

Customer service

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