Vision

Taku Sudo began his career studying at a long-established workshop in Kyoto. Since going independent in 2003, he has continued to hone his skills by taking on the challenge of restoring nearly 1,500 diverse Japanese antiques. Through these demanding restoration projects, Sudo has gained a deep understanding of the techniques of the hundreds of master artisans who created those works. Today, he leverages his rare expertise and unique understanding of Japanese aesthetics to create high-value-added pieces such as jewelry and watches. To spread the concept of enjoying the changes that occur over time, such as the color of rust, makers must share their knowledge with users in order to cherish and care for objects for a long time. This is the culture that traditional crafts have borne in the past, and he aims to share this knowledge. Sudo utilizes his vast knowledge to pursue a higher level of sensibility in order to continue evolving traditional metalwork decorative techniques for future generations.
*Metalwork: Metalwork. Using a variety of techniques, such as "casting" (pouring metal into a mold), "hammering" (hammering metal to create a mold), and "engraving" (adorning cast or hammered metal), items ranging from tea kettles, iron kettles, tableware, sake vessels, and flower vases to decorative items such as jewelry are made.