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1/10,000mm. This is how thin it is when pure gold is thinly beaten out as much as possible. Gold leaf is chemically stable and since it doesn't corrode, it doesn't tarnish. Therefore, even though it's sheer and thin, its glow is eternal. In Japan, gold coloration seen in Buddhist temples and shrines, symbolizes the Pure Land of Amida Buddha. Since ancient times,gold has been respected as special material, however, nowadays, it's been passed on by craftsmen as a delicate, traditional art called gold decoration.
This traditional technology was incorporated into architecture and interior for actual use by "Rekisei-sha" which exclusively handles gold decoration for interiors. This corporation was founded more than 100 years ago as a sword business corporation. In the history flow of decree banning the wearing of swords and the World War II, the corporation handled gold and silver folding screen business. As a result, they found a new value in producing wall papers. Currently, under the concept of "utilizing gold leaf for modern space", they are presenting interior design using gold leaf. They are getting high evaluation especially on the production technology of gold leaf.
The base of this wall paper production is the technology of foil stamping. First, grasp approximately 10cm square sheet of gold leaf with a bamboo pincer and let it swim in the air, then quickly paste it on the mount. This process is done in a few seconds. This delicate technology that the corporation has been cultivating, is still done by craftsmen manually. Therefore, the wrinkles differ from one another. That uniqueness shows a new expression along with the color and glow of gold leaf whenever it is pasted. Moreover, starting with the basic wall paper finished with just foil stamping and painting, others include the one with silk clothed in and the one with sand scattered. The tie-up with a uniquely arranged wall paper manufacturer, enabled this corporation to produce innovative product and it's getting a lot of attention as an outstanding work, not only domestically but also from abroad.
Gold leaf does not simply have a strong assertiveness but in the back side, it also possesses harmonious and discreet aspect. This material is traditional but yet innovative and shows various expressions. Gold leaf shows a new attractiveness in the modern space and will grasp the hearts of Japanese from now on and ever.

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