Kenji Omachi

Saikiko Compass

A compass is considered to bring good luck because it allows people to gather.
I made this piece by creating Saikiko around the compass.

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Materials
lacquer, brass, and Kyoto opal
Details
W 19.5 × D 19.5 × H 12.2 cm
weight: 2.9kg

W 7.68 × D 7.68 × H 4.80 in
weight: 6.39 lbs
Tags
compasslacquermakieradensaikikourushi
Kenji Omachi

Kenji Omachi

Kenji Omachi is highly skilled in traditional techniques using lacquer, such as Maki-e. In his search for new methods of expression, he discovered and fell in love with Kyoto Opal, a man-made gem developed by the KYOCERA company. He remains a pioneer in inlaying this new material, which is used in the same way as inlaid mother of pearl.

Kenji Omachi

Integrating lacquer and Kyoto Opal

Kenji Omachi

Kenji Omachi

For over 40 years I have worked to integrate traditional techniques with various materials. As I worked to integrate new materials, I discovered a synthetic opal material called Kyoto Opal that was developed by Kyocera using leading-edge technology.