What is Kazarikanagu?

Kazarikanagu refers to traditional Japanese decorative metal fittings featuring delicate and ornate engraving.
They are used to decorate temples, shrines, Buddhist altars, mikoshi portable shrines, sword fittings, and other objects.
Kazarikanagu has a long history, and examples can even be found in Horyu-ji Temple, which was built more than 1,400 years ago and is known as the world’s oldest surviving wooden building.
In addition to enhancing the beauty of buildings and objects, kazarikanagu also serves to reinforce and protect them.
It is typically made of copper and shaped through processes such as cutting, hammering, bending, carving, and gilding.

Hand work and machine work

For more than 50 years, we have been crafting traditional Japanese decorative metal fittings in Kyoto, Japan.
KAZARINO products are created by combining traditional hand-carving techniques with precise machine processing.
We place great value on the warmth and character created by careful handwork.
By incorporating machine processing into traditional craftsmanship, we are able to offer KAZARINO products with consistent, high quality.

The origin of the name “KAZARINO”

Kazarikanagu has been cherished in Japanese culture for centuries, but today its use is mostly limited to traditional settings.
With KAZARINO, we aim to carry this tradition forward while opening up new possibilities for Kazarikanagu in modern life.

We believe in the power of decoration to enrich people’s hearts and bring joy to everyday moments.

This vision is reflected in our brand name, “錺之 - KAZARINO -.”
“錺” (kazari) means “decoration,” and “之” (no) carries the meaning of moving forward.
Together, these characters express our determination to move toward a future where kazarikanagu brings joy to people’s lives, while carving out a new path for this traditional craft.