玉川堂
Gyokusendo
鎚の音に、二百年の時を聴く銅器
In the sound of the hammer, echoes two hundred years of copperwork—a quiet resonance of time held in metal.
Founded in 1816 in Tsubame, Niigata, Gyokusendō emerged from a region shaped by floods, where metalwork became a means of survival. Over time, this gave rise to the tradition of tsuiki copperware. Using hammers and anvils to shape copper, and applying original coloring techniques, each piece gains deeper character with use. Introduced to the world at the 1873 Vienna Expo, this craftsmanship continues today, passed down through the hands of skilled artisans.
伝統の技を感じる銅器展示・販売と実演 An exhibition, live demonstration, and sale of copperware—where the warmth of tradition lives on in every crafted piece.
初代が手がけた鍔薬罐を模した巨大作品を展示し、200年以上にわたり受け継がれてきた技と美意識を間近でご覧いただけます。会場では銅器の販売に加え、職人による製作実演も実施。燕の地で息づくものづくりの魅力をぜひ体験してください。
At the heart of the display stands a striking, oversized work inspired by the first-generation artisan’s handcrafted “Tsuba-yakan”, kettle with a wide brim. Here, you can witness the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility that have been lovingly passed down for over two centuries. The spirit of Tsubame’s metalwork lives on, quietly shaping beauty with every hammer’s touch.