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Engraving on hairdresser's scissors

Introducing engraving on hairdresser's scissors.

Regarding engraving on fishing tackle and reels, and requests from corporations

We accept requests for custom engraving on metal products such as fishing tackle and reels. Not just with the Calcutta Conquest, but we try to create an overall cohesive look by leaving the produc...

Hand-carved engraving on Buddhist altar implements and Buddhist triads, and corporate requests

Introducing a Buddhist altar accessory engraving job for a corporate client. We performed engraving on a set of three Buddhist altar accessories (flower vase, incense burner, and fire holder). The...

Victorian Motifs - Symbolism and Meaning in 19th Century British Decorative Culture

In Victorian decorative culture, motifs such as hearts, snakes, and flowers symbolized love, memory, eternity, and emotion. We will provide a detailed explanation of its origins and relationship w...

The History of Signet Rings: From Ancient Egypt to Medieval Europe to the Present

What is a signet ring? We will examine primary sources from ancient Egypt to medieval Europe and the institutional changes that have occurred since the modern era, and compile the history and cont...

The Spirit of the Renaissance Expressed through Plant Motifs: Nature and Symbolism in Decorative Arts

The botanical motifs engraved on Renaissance silverwork and crafts are artistic expressions that combine ancient aesthetics, observation of nature, and religious symbolism. We will explain the mea...

The symbolism of animal motifs in Viking decoration: beliefs and spirits embodied in crows, wolves, and dragons

Animal motifs played an important role in the decorative culture of the Viking Age. Crows, wolves, and dragons are symbols of faith and the warrior spirit based on Norse mythology, and were engrav...

What are runes? The origin, function, and meaning of Nordic runes

Runes are an ancient writing system used in the Nordic world, including by the Vikings. While being phonetic characters, they also functioned as symbols for prayers and warding off evil spirits, a...

Viking Decorations and Weapons: An Expressive Culture of Power, Faith, and Stories

An explanation of the decorative culture of the Viking Age based on historical documents. This exhibition introduces the social role of silver and bronze metalwork, runic symbols and animal motifs...

Celtic Patterns - Ancient Symbolism in Spirals and Triskeleton

Celtic patterns are symbols of ancient Europe that represent nature and faith. We will accurately explain the meaning behind spirals and triskeleton designs, as well as the background to their des...