HOMO FABER 2026
Kumiko Kihara Falling Moon
©Kumiko Kihara

Falling Moon

This flowing, organic-shaped pendant is crafted using mitsuro hikime, a traditional Japanese lost-wax technique. Hand-sculpted wax is cast in sterling silver, then cleaned and finished with a soft white patina. The object’s lines are sanded and burnished to give a high polish and contrast. 24k gold leaf is carefully fused onto the silver, and then the object is suspended from a red hand-braided Japanese silk cord.

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Silk, Gold, Sterling silver, Pendant

Crafted by

Kumiko Kihara

Kumiko makes jewellery using the mitsuro hikime technique


OTHER SILK, GOLD, STERLING SILVER PENDANT