Copperware has a rich 400+ year history in Japan and has been designated as one of the first traditional crafts. Takaoka copperware was recognised abroad when exhibited at the International World Fair in Paris. In the mid 1990s, the kogei (traditional arts and crafts) industry, including copperware, fell into decline.

Koji Orii is the third generation of a metal colouring foundry established in Takaoka City, 1950. After a successful career in Tokyo, Koji returned to the family business determined to find a new direction and ensure its survival.

Orii-San is on a mission to make “kogei cool”. He’s proven successful, winning awards for ingenuity and creativity in the field and a growing recognition for his copper work across the globe. By combining traditional and modern techniques, he hopes that this craft will be appreciated by many generations to come.

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