竹の印鑑　増田斎　【shokunin.com】

a natural fit to your hands... the beauty of the organic form

A custom made, personal seal stamp that is hand-carved especially for you in stylish Japanese characters.

Add a creative touch to the end of your letters.
Personalize your stationary.
Use fabric inks to add the seal on your accessories.
Use it as a unique logo…..the possibilities are unlimited.

Takano Takeko, a company specializing in bamboo products, has a prestigious legacy catering to families that have long overseen schools of the tea ceremony. This bamboo seal is produced by the company founder’s head apprentice, Hitoshi Masuda.

Takano Takeko is not only known for its relationship with the tea ceremony, but also for being commissioned by Kinkakuji (the golden pagoda temple--one of the most well-known temples in Kyoto) to make bamboo products.

The organic form of the bamboo seal is peculiarly attractive, with its natural curves and warm color.

Perfect as an unusual gift--experience the beauty of expressing individuality through the warmth of hand-carved bamboo.

Shop manager Sakurai’s seal.
Having a custom made seal is much more exciting than one would think.
Why not work with us to create a hand-made for yourself?

手作り「竹の印鑑」　増田斎作
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A pouch made of the softest cowhid---very pleasant to the touch--is included with your seal.click to enlarge

Handmade Bamboo Seals by Hitoshi Masuda

Please enter your name in the ‘name form’ in your shopping cart. If you do not already have Japanese characters to your name, we offer the services of changing your name into kanji for free.
Since the limit of carving is three characters, we cannot convert your full name. It is customary to make a seal of the family name, but if you would prefer to have your given name on the seal, that is also possible.
If your name is too long to have your name converted to three characters, we may contact you for a nickname. Please enter either your family name or your given name (please choose one) into the name form. If you are ordering more than one, simply separate each name with a comma.

You may also choose other Japanese characters that go with your motto or lifestyle. Anything is possible from such popular characters as ‘tranquility’ or ‘love’ to more unorthodox choices. Please contact us for details.

【Durability】
According to Mr. Masuda, the bamboo is highly durable and is stronger than the wood typically used for combs or seals. The seals can be used for a lifetime--there have been no complaints concerning their sturdiness for the past twenty years since they were first sold.

Please allow about 2 weeks to ship. Since 100% natural bamboo is used, the size, color, and shape of the seal will vary (please note that these cannot be specified). These will be determined to most compliment the balance of the characters. The characters will be about 10mm~15mm, and the length of the seal is about 50mm.
We do not offere gift wrapping for this product.

8,400(tax included) shipping included

高野竹工　増田斎

1956.9生まれ

1982　京都市芸術大学美術学部日本画科卒業
1986　高野宗陵に師事
　　　　以後伝統工芸作家、竹器師をめざす
1995　竹工芸展にて奨励賞　受賞
1998　竹工芸展にて京都市工業試験場長賞　受賞
2001　竹工芸展にて竹工芸研究会委員長賞　受賞
2005　相国寺派管長有馬頼底老師に師事、教えを乞う
同年　京都市伝統工芸専門学校講師（竹工芸専攻）
同年　松山高島屋にて高野宗陵一門展に出品

現在、高野宗陵の後継者第一人者として活動されています。

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