The beginning of ur
Article written on January 15, 2019.
I've been making silver accessories since February 2018.
I've been making silver accessories since February 2017.
It's been almost a year since I started.
It's been a year since I started.
In this article, I'd like to talk about the history
In this article, I would like to tell you about my experience.
Table of Contents
1.How I decided to start this project
∟around the world
∟Foreign art
∟In that country,...
2. Thoughts on the brand ur
3. future plan
motivation to create
∟Why did I decide to make silver accessories?
Let me tell you how I came to that point.
As you all know, I've been
I've been traveling around the world for about a year since April 2017.
I've been traveling around the world for about a year since April 2017.
Why did I decide to go around the world?
Why?
There are three main reasons why I went around the world
I wanted to see a world I didn't know existed.
I wanted to see and tell about the current situation in developing countries.
I want to see what is happening in developing countries.
With this in mind, I traveled to 44 countries around the world.
And now, let me tell you about the third objective.
The first country on my round-the-world trip was Canada.
Then I went south to the United States in a week.
It's not easy to meet people and see the world when you don't know it.
It's not easy to meet and talk with people.
I didn't have much time to meet and talk with people.
About a month later, I visited Flagstaff, Arizona.
I met an 18 year old boy who was taking care of horses in the Grand Canyon.
There I was allowed to see him at work and had conversations with him about various things.
I was impressed with his profession, but I thought it would be hard to find a job like this.
And then the day went by.
I was interested in Indian jewelry.
I went to Gallup, New Mexico to see it.
There, I stayed in a private house using couchsurfing.
I was able to stay in a private house.
I was told by an American person I met there
He told me that there was a Japanese person working in a store there.
The Japanese people there are very nice.
He said, "You should go see them.
He told me to go see him.
A Japanese person owns a store in a place like this?
That's so interesting!
I thought.
I packed my bags and went there right away.
Gallup Trading Co.
There was a Japanese woman, Ms. Ryoko Arviso
A Japanese woman, Ryoko Arviso, was standing at the store.
I had always been interested in folk art, but this encounter and seeing Ryoko's work made me even more interested in it. I thought, "This is definitely some kind of fate.
I also found out that her husband was
I was also surprised to learn that her husband was an Indian.
I was able to see the production of Indian jewelry made by American Indians, which is often sold in Japan.
I can still remember the emotions I felt at that time.
I can't believe I got to see something like this just two months after leaving for my round-the-world trip!
Moreover, metal carving seems to be very difficult.
There are so many different techniques, and it's so deep.
I'm so happy to know this world for the first time.
I was so happy to know such a world.
Well, at this point, I wasn't even thinking of making one! I wasn't even thinking about making one at that point.
(I was thinking, "I wish I could make it someday, but how do I learn how to do it? I was thinking, "I wish I could make one, but how do I learn how?)
When I read Ryoko-san's blog
If you read Ryoko-san's blog, you'll understand why I fell in love with Indian jewelry.
You can also learn more about Indians by reading her blog.
https://japanswlife.com/
With this opportunity, I've decided to
While visiting all 42 countries in the future
I saw various folk crafts made by various indigenous people in various countries.
I looked around at the various folk crafts made by various indigenous people in various countries.
I was particularly interested in the I was particularly interested in the embroidery work made by the people of South America and I was particularly interested in the embroidery work made by the people of South America and I was particularly interested in the embroidery work made by South American people and the folk art made from natural materials (banana peels, etc.) made by African people.
I was actually there to watch the locals make these folk crafts.
And I was like
How is it possible to make such high quality, beautiful and detailed items by hand? And people from developing countries are making them!
I couldn't hide my surprise.
That's when I thought...
I thought to myself, "I would like to see more works made by people in developing countries and indigenous people.
I want to spread the work of developing countries and indigenous people to more and more people in Japan and around the world!
I want to spread the works made by developing countries and indigenous people to more and more people in Japan and around the world!
And I'm sure all Japanese would love this!
That's what I thought. (laughs).
That's when I started traveling around the world
I'm going to buy folk crafts
I thought, "Let's go around the world, buy folk art, and display it at an exhibition when I get back home!
I thought.
But this is just buying.
I haven't started to make them yet.
The moment I reached that point was
It was an experience in that country.
A country that I am not good at.
The only country I ever got a lost baggage.
The country where I spent two weeks in bed.
A country where I could turn my nose black after just one day of walking.
Yes, India.
India is a country I never want to visit again.
This is the country that inspired me to start making jewelry. LOL!
India is, for those of you who don't know
India, for those of you who don't know, is an accessory powerhouse.
Almost every woman, child, and elderly person walking on the street wears accessories.
I was quite shocked by this.
This was quite a shock to me.
They have been wearing earrings since they were babies.
I wondered about it and looked it up.
In India, many women wear bangles and bracelets all over their arms, which is not only a fashion statement but also a sign of ancient wisdom.
In general, women are not as physically strong as men in terms of bones and muscles. Gold and silver have been believed to bring out the best in women's energy. When they were worn as bangles or bracelets, it was believed that their properties and characteristics would penetrate the body through the friction of contact with the skin and give women strength.
In India, where the custom of women guarding their homes is deeply rooted, the sound of the ornaments worn by the women touching each other is said to drive away the bad energy approaching the houses. It is also said that the sound of the ornaments echoing through the houses brings out the presence of the women, gives a sense of security to the household, and brings peace. The health of women has been said to be the health of society.
It is sometimes said that the reason why women are sick and show signs of low energy is because fewer people are wearing bangles and bracelets as in the past.
The wisdom that has been handed down since ancient times is full of techniques to live happier every day. I pray that many people will be able to live happily ever after with such wisdom.
It seems.
Something about this country seems to have an ancient history of accessories!
So I started to research further.
Then I found out that
A treasure trove of jewels where buyers gather in droves.
I had to go there!
I had no choice but to go there!
So we hurried to the town.
There, I saw silver craftsmen carving metal in front of and inside various stores.
This was the encounter that convinced me to make one.
So many local people in India were carving metal so easily!
I could do it, too!
And I can join the ranks of the world's craftsmen!
And it's made in Japan. I can make handmade products like folk art!
Hey, maybe I can collaborate with my favorite folk art! I thought to myself.
At this moment, everything connected.
Folk art, developing countries, buying.
meeting with Indians.
It was as if everything was leading me here.
And so I did.
Over the next three days, I continued to devour
I learned how to carve in secret.
I learned in secret.
And in that town, of course
I had all the tools for carving.
It was very heavy.
I bought all of them and brought them back to Japan.
Well, actually...
The reason why I started engraving
India.
This is the reason why I decided to become a metal sculptor.
And so, I returned home.
On March 22, I started my own brand
ur
on March 22.
Article written on January 15, 2019.
I've been making silver accessories since February 2018.
I've been making silver accessories since February 2017.
It's been almost a year since I started.
It's been a year since I started.
In this article, I'd like to talk about the history
In this article, I would like to tell you about my experience.
Table of Contents
1.How I decided to start this project
∟around the world
∟Foreign art
∟In that country,...
2. Thoughts on the brand ur
3. future plan
motivation to create
∟Why did I decide to make silver accessories?
Let me tell you how I came to that point.
As you all know, I've been
I've been traveling around the world for about a year since April 2017.
I've been traveling around the world for about a year since April 2017.
Why did I decide to go around the world?
Why?
There are three main reasons why I went around the world
I wanted to see a world I didn't know existed.
I wanted to see and tell about the current situation in developing countries.
I want to see what is happening in developing countries.
With this in mind, I traveled to 44 countries around the world.
And now, let me tell you about the third objective.
The first country on my round-the-world trip was Canada.
Then I went south to the United States in a week.
It's not easy to meet people and see the world when you don't know it.
It's not easy to meet and talk with people.
I didn't have much time to meet and talk with people.
About a month later, I visited Flagstaff, Arizona.
I met an 18 year old boy who was taking care of horses in the Grand Canyon.
There I was allowed to see him at work and had conversations with him about various things.
I was impressed with his profession, but I thought it would be hard to find a job like this.
And then the day went by.
I was interested in Indian jewelry.
I went to Gallup, New Mexico to see it.
There, I stayed in a private house using couchsurfing.
I was able to stay in a private house.
I was told by an American person I met there
He told me that there was a Japanese person working in a store there.
The Japanese people there are very nice.
He said, "You should go see them.
He told me to go see him.
A Japanese person owns a store in a place like this?
That's so interesting!
I thought.
I packed my bags and went there right away.
Gallup Trading Co.
There was a Japanese woman, Ms. Ryoko Arviso
A Japanese woman, Ryoko Arviso, was standing at the store.
I had always been interested in folk art, but this encounter and seeing Ryoko's work made me even more interested in it. I thought, "This is definitely some kind of fate.
I also found out that her husband was
I was also surprised to learn that her husband was an Indian.
I was able to see the production of Indian jewelry made by American Indians, which is often sold in Japan.
I can still remember the emotions I felt at that time.
I can't believe I got to see something like this just two months after leaving for my round-the-world trip!
Moreover, metal carving seems to be very difficult.
There are so many different techniques, and it's so deep.
I'm so happy to know this world for the first time.
I was so happy to know such a world.
Well, at this point, I wasn't even thinking of making one! I wasn't even thinking about making one at that point.
(I was thinking, "I wish I could make it someday, but how do I learn how to do it? I was thinking, "I wish I could make one, but how do I learn how?)
When I read Ryoko-san's blog
If you read Ryoko-san's blog, you'll understand why I fell in love with Indian jewelry.
You can also learn more about Indians by reading her blog.
https://japanswlife.com/
With this opportunity, I've decided to
While visiting all 42 countries in the future
I saw various folk crafts made by various indigenous people in various countries.
I looked around at the various folk crafts made by various indigenous people in various countries.
I was particularly interested in the I was particularly interested in the embroidery work made by the people of South America and I was particularly interested in the embroidery work made by the people of South America and I was particularly interested in the embroidery work made by South American people and the folk art made from natural materials (banana peels, etc.) made by African people.
I was actually there to watch the locals make these folk crafts.
And I was like
How is it possible to make such high quality, beautiful and detailed items by hand? And people from developing countries are making them!
I couldn't hide my surprise.
That's when I thought...
I thought to myself, "I would like to see more works made by people in developing countries and indigenous people.
I want to spread the work of developing countries and indigenous people to more and more people in Japan and around the world!
I want to spread the works made by developing countries and indigenous people to more and more people in Japan and around the world!
And I'm sure all Japanese would love this!
That's what I thought. (laughs).
That's when I started traveling around the world
I'm going to buy folk crafts
I thought, "Let's go around the world, buy folk art, and display it at an exhibition when I get back home!
I thought.
But this is just buying.
I haven't started to make them yet.
The moment I reached that point was
It was an experience in that country.
A country that I am not good at.
The only country I ever got a lost baggage.
The country where I spent two weeks in bed.
A country where I could turn my nose black after just one day of walking.
Yes, India.
India is a country I never want to visit again.
This is the country that inspired me to start making jewelry. LOL!
India is, for those of you who don't know
India, for those of you who don't know, is an accessory powerhouse.
Almost every woman, child, and elderly person walking on the street wears accessories.
I was quite shocked by this.
This was quite a shock to me.
They have been wearing earrings since they were babies.
I wondered about it and looked it up.
In India, many women wear bangles and bracelets all over their arms, which is not only a fashion statement but also a sign of ancient wisdom.
In general, women are not as physically strong as men in terms of bones and muscles. Gold and silver have been believed to bring out the best in women's energy. When they were worn as bangles or bracelets, it was believed that their properties and characteristics would penetrate the body through the friction of contact with the skin and give women strength.
In India, where the custom of women guarding their homes is deeply rooted, the sound of the ornaments worn by the women touching each other is said to drive away the bad energy approaching the houses. It is also said that the sound of the ornaments echoing through the houses brings out the presence of the women, gives a sense of security to the household, and brings peace. The health of women has been said to be the health of society.
It is sometimes said that the reason why women are sick and show signs of low energy is because fewer people are wearing bangles and bracelets as in the past.
The wisdom that has been handed down since ancient times is full of techniques to live happier every day. I pray that many people will be able to live happily ever after with such wisdom.
It seems.
Something about this country seems to have an ancient history of accessories!
So I started to research further.
Then I found out that
A treasure trove of jewels where buyers gather in droves.
I had to go there!
I had no choice but to go there!
So we hurried to the town.
There, I saw silver craftsmen carving metal in front of and inside various stores.
This was the encounter that convinced me to make one.
So many local people in India were carving metal so easily!
I could do it, too!
And I can join the ranks of the world's craftsmen!
And it's made in Japan. I can make handmade products like folk art!
Hey, maybe I can collaborate with my favorite folk art! I thought to myself.
At this moment, everything connected.
Folk art, developing countries, buying.
meeting with Indians.
It was as if everything was leading me here.
And so I did.
Over the next three days, I continued to devour
I learned how to carve in secret.
I learned in secret.
And in that town, of course
I had all the tools for carving.
It was very heavy.
I bought all of them and brought them back to Japan.
Well, actually...
The reason why I started engraving
India.
This is the reason why I decided to become a metal sculptor.
And so, I returned home.
On March 22, I started my own brand
ur
on March 22.