This piece uses contrasting sizes of gold particles to evoke the twinkling of stardust, while the differences and application methods of silver particles express the ethereal presence of mist. Each element invites viewers into a refined and sparkling world crafted through time-honored technique.
Sunago is a uniquely Japanese decorative technique in which gold or silver leaf is finely cut and scattered across paper or lacquered surfaces. Flourishing from the Nara to Heian periods, it has been widely applied to washi paper, folding screens, fans, lacquerware, and Japanese painting. With its dazzling brilliance, sunago has long embodied the elegance of Japanese aesthetics. However, as traditional washi culture has waned, the pure gold craftsmanship of authentic sunago is slowly disappearing.