Since its inception in 1949, KINPAKUOSHI YAMAMURA has been deeply involved in the conservation of Kyoto‘s heritage. Applying kinpaku (gold leaf) mainly on items belonging to Kyo-Butsudan Kyo-Butsugu (Kyoto Buddhist Altars and Paraphernalia), one of the Kyoto’s designated traditional industries, as well as materials such as lacquerware, sacred items, and castings, KINPAKUOSHI YAMAMURA has been working on the restoration of important temples and the main buildings of shrines throughout the country. Adhering to the unique Kyoto technique called “heavy pressing,” which gives a harmonious shine by applying lacquer as an adhesive, KINPAKUOSHI YAMAMURA has been preserving the craftsmanship of kinpaku-oshi (gold leaf stamping) since the Kamakura period.
