Japanese Cloisonné Reimagined

ShippoLab crafts modern narratives from centuries-old 七宝焼 mastery.

From intricate enamel petals to iridescent copper canvases, ShippoLab bridges Japan’s cloisonné heritage with contemporary sensibilities. Explore immersive stories, collaborative editions, and sensory encounters crafted for curious minds worldwide.

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Cloisonné enamel artistry

Each enamel layer is fired to unveil prismatic hues, preserving nuanced motifs that admired imperial courts. We reinterpret these legacies to celebrate cultural continuity, sustainability, and tactile delight.

A Laboratory of Cloisonné Futures

ShippoLab gathers artisans, researchers, and sensorial storytellers to rethink cloisonné (七宝焼) for the modern world. Our studio in Kyoto operates as an experimental lab, blending tradition with collaborations in wellness, architecture, and collectible design. Every object honors the meditative pace of hand-drawn silver lines, yet speaks to contemporary curiosity.

Years

120+

of kiln-fired heritage

Artists

18

resident enamelists

Countries

27

global collectors

Manifesto

We translate luminescence into living experiences.

Our capsules illuminate the dialogue between Japanese craftsmanship and global sensibilities. Through restorative residencies, slow travel itineraries, and sensory salons, ShippoLab builds an ecosystem where cloisonné artistry inspires nourishment for mind and space.

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Interactive Modules

Curated gateways into the ShippoLab universe

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Capsule

Aurora Vessel Edition

Limited cloisonné vessels with ethereal gradients inspired by Hokkaido’s winter skies. Each piece is accompanied by an augmented reality vignette.

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Residency

Enamel Immersion Residency

A six-week Kyoto residency inviting designers to co-create responsive cloisonné murals with our master artisans.

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Salon

Kinship Salon Series

A global salon program activating museum spaces with multi-sensory performances, scent pairings, and cloisonné storytelling.

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Journal

Kinship Journal

Field notes from our artisans, resident storytellers, and collaborators. Expect tactile lore, slow design perspectives, and cross-cultural dialogues.

Color palette

Chromatic Memory: layering translucency

How enamel powders capture memory through iterative firing rituals.

Workshop

Residency Dialogues: senses in bloom

Residency alumni share tactile mappings between cloisonné and floristry.

Installation

Digital Cloisonné: textures for immersive spaces

Applying cloisonné-inspired shaders to create luminous metaverse sanctuaries.

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Experience Pillars

Mindful Craft

Meditative enamel layering sessions with guided breathing and sound baths.

Material Futures

Researching recycled copper, plant pigments, and biomaterials for cloisonné.

Cultural Kinship

Collaborations with indigenous storytellers to interpret symbolic motifs.

Sonic Light

Immersive soundscapes translating kiln sounds into ambient performances.

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Next Open Studio

Sakura Resonance

A remote tasting of cherry blossom enamels and bespoke incense compositions guided by our lead artisan, Risa Nakagawa.

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