04. Gold Leafing Experience

Yame Fukushima Buddhist altars are characterized by beautiful gold leaf. Gold represents the prestige of the Buddhist altar and the exquisite gold leafing overlays a Japanese lacquer base made by leading craftsmen. Explore the technique through your own first-hand experience applying gold leaf to a Japanese lacquer brooch or chopsticks under the guidance of an artisan who has integrated his traditional techniques for making Buddhist altars into the crafting of modern accessories.