Makie Piano – Japanese Lacquer Art Grand Piano [EN]
YAMAHA PIANO Kyoto Traditional Craft Model
Japanese Makie Art Piano
A one-of-a-kind grand piano decorated using the traditional Japanese lacquer technique “Makie”.Each instrument is handcrafted by master artisans using gold and silver powder on natural urushi lacquer.
A unique fusion of musical instrument and Japanese fine art.
YAMAHA Upright Piano Kyoto edition-summer model “HANA-BI”
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YAMAHA Upright Piano Kyoto edition-autumn model “Oto-Momiji”
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YAMAHA Grand Piano Kyoto edition-winter model “FUYU-no-EMI”
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YAMAHA Grand Piano Kyoto edition-spring model “HARU-no-MABOROSHI”
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About our KYOTO-Makie Piano
The delicately drawn and gorgeous gold and silver coloring is what defines Kyoto’s traditional handicraft, Kyo-Maki-e.
Maki-e is lacquer ware decoration technique in which design is drawn in lacquer, over which gold, silver or other metal powder is sprinkled while the lacquer is wet.
It has a history of 1200 years.
We at Shinwa Music Co.,Ltd. are proud to announce that we will be beginning production of pianos of the Kyo-Maki-e design. We worked with lacquer artist, Kenji Omachi on our first model based on the Yamaha Grand Piano C3L.
The YAMAHA Grand Piano C3L with Kyo-Maki-e design is on display in the entrance robby of the KYOCERA headquarter in Kyoto.
Helping to pass on traditional craft skills to the future
We would like to help preserve the “authenticity” of traditional crafts by further enhancing their uniqueness through new materials and new methods of expression using them.
When people see something that can only be made by human hands and created by human hands, they feel a sense of warmth and comfort.
Our wish, that is, to cherish “genuine goodness” forever.
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YAMAHA Grand Piano Kyoto edition, Chiristmas model “Fuyu-no-Emi”
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– Piano inspired by the petals of a flower swaying in the wind blowing through a Yoshino window –
YAMAHA Grand Piano Kyoto edition-spring model “Haru-no-Maboroshi”
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The spread of Covid-19 brought about a change in lifestyle.
With more time to enjoy music at home, the piano has become something more than just to play and listen to, which is why we have created a new style piano that helps to bring you healing through its visual elegance.
Crafted by lacquer artist Kenji Omachi, this one of a kind piano mixes the Kyoto traditional craft technique known as “Maki-e” with “Saikiko” is craft technique used Kyoto Opal, manufactured by Kyocera.
The traditional Kyoto artistry will create a Japanese atmosphere within your home.
Please feel free to contact us for production requests.
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Kyoto Opal’s unique play-of-color effect
We produced YAMAHA upright piano created with the image of fireworks with “Saikiko” and “Maki-e”.
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YAMAHA PIANO Japanese Traditional Craft, Chinkin (Gold-Inlay) Model
Above pictures are electric guitar with Red Fuji.
Red Fuji is said to bring good luck in Japan, we do it on the music desk of grand piano,too.
We will produce YAMAHA Piano “Japanese Traditional Craft” model.
These models are made with Japanese traditional craft, Chin-kin (gold-inlay carving).
A piano is decorated with Chin-kin (gold-inlay carving), which is crafted by a traditional artisan workshop recognised by “The Japanese Imperial Household”.
This is the “Susuki-ni-Tsuki” model.
“Susuki-ni-Tsuki” means the autumn moon shining over pampas grass.
This is the “Kin-Fuji” model.
The phenomenon of Mt. Fuji shining golden in the morning or evening sunlight is called ‘Kin-Fuji’, and it is believed in Japan that catching a glimpse of it brings good luck.
We can apply this Kin-Fuji model to various products, including piano parts, using Chin-kin(gold-inlay carving).
We can decorate above design on the music desk, the inside of keyboard lids, the top front panel, and the key block.
We can accept your preferred design.
Please contact us for more information.
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