Original Jewelry
Cantete
Established in 2011.
Cantete is a Solo proprietorship
that handles the entire process of
design, production, making.
"Cantete" expresses the creative works of
handmade by my hands".
"Can" means "attain attain my cherished object"
"tete" means "my hands".
※Can-貫(kann)、tete-手手(tete) in Japanese
Motifs are nature,classics,curves,grains
and so on.
I believe Jewelry that weaves them
make us feel a universal beauty.
All for pleasure.
Belief:
Joy of wearing , joy of making.
Beauty: The heart that seeks and feels beauty.
Honesty: Honest craftsmanship
◆What I seek for jewelry and creation
・Enrichment of the mind.
I would be happy
if I could make you feel happiness with my works.
・I would like to make something beautiful
that will last forever,
regardless of time period or the East or the West.
・Making without waste.
I can't make anything without materials and tools.
Precious metals and stones are limited.
So I treat everything with care.
・The joy of making and fixing.
My mentor said these words casually,
but they are unforgettable important words.
・Sophisticated finish
I like to keep my jewelry clean.
◆ About my style and motifs
・Familiar nature
I feel dynamism,adorableness,wonderfulness
to the flower blooming in a crack on the side of the road.
When I saw them,It cheered me up!
Since that time, I have come to love flowers and nature
blooming near me.
・Classical patterns
I like them in various ways.
・Lucky charms！
There are many of them all over the world.
What is a lucky charm for you?
・Curves and Grains
One day, I wondered why I like arabesque patterns.
I realized I like curves！and grains,too.
~ Designer/Maker Profile ~
・Ogami Koji
・Born in 1976,Osaka Japan
・Started my carrer as a metalsmith.
I acquired jewelry making skills, traditional techniques,
and knowledge in Osaka and Kyoto.
Awards:
2010 Grand Prize, 1st Kobe Jewelry Craft Contest
Selected, 29th Japan Jewelry Exhibition, 2016
Honorable Mention, 19th Japan Button Show, 2016
Selected, 30th Japan Jewelry Exhibition, 2018
Member of Osaka Craft Association