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Kyo cloisonne
Japanese name京七宝
A mainly metal base, flat wire, enamel, firing near 800°C, and polishing connect Kyoto temple fittings, Katsura Imperial Villa pulls, vases, accessories, and tableware within one exacting craft.
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Kyoto Cloisonne in Wire, Glaze, and Fire
Kyo-shippo (京七宝) often asks to be noticed at the scale of a hand: a nail cover in a Kyoto temple, a sliding-door pull at Katsura Imperial Villa, a detail at Manshuin or Honganji Kuroshoin. The making begins with a mainly metal ground. Silver or other flat wire marks the pattern, enamel fills the spaces, the piece is fired at about 800°C, and the surface is polished. That sequence gives the craft its hard line and luminous color without detaching it from use. It can belong to architectural fittings, to a vase on a table, to an accessory, or to tableware. Its Kyoto history runs through Azuchi-Momoyama interiors, late Edo to Meiji glaze work at the Seimikyoku, and the Kyoto-centered work of Namikawa Yasuyuki.
Compiled from public records and official sources; see the recognition links below. Details may change over time.
Recognition & registration
Where this selection is officially registered, designated, or recognized in Japan.
Regional collective trademark
Registered as a Regional Collective Trademark with the Japan Patent Office.
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FAQ
What is Kyo cloisonne called in Japanese?
It is written 京七宝 in Japanese. Search Rakuten and other Japanese sites with that spelling — the English name will not return the listings.
Does Kyo cloisonne need anything before first use?
Porous earthenware is usually given a "medome" treatment first — simmer it gently in rice-rinsing water (or water with a little flour), then cool, rinse, and air-dry. This reduces staining and absorbed smells. Porcelain normally just needs a wash. Follow the listing where it says otherwise.
Is Kyo cloisonne dishwasher- and microwave-safe?
Handmade earthenware, pieces with gold or silver overglaze, and lacquerware generally should not go in a dishwasher, microwave, or heated drying cabinet; heat-resistant porcelain usually can. Check the Rakuten listing for the specific piece.
What is Kyo cloisonne?
Kyo cloisonne is a tableware from Kyoto. We compile its regional connection and characteristics against official registries, local sources, and live Rakuten listings.
Is Kyo cloisonne a good gift or something to bring home?
Most options are shelf-stable, boxed, and travel well, so they suit gifting or bringing home. Confirm the final storage and delivery terms on the Rakuten listing.
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