PACKAGING BY KIRA KARACHO
THE ARTIST
Founded in Kyoto in 1624, KIRA KARACHO is the oldest karakami atelier in Japan and is the source of the original karakami pattern which inspired our design. The brand is operated by Chozaemon Senda, a 13th generation descendant of the Karakami master, and his wife Aiko Senda.
About the ARTWORK
All of KIRA KARACHO’s karakami are hand-printed on Japanese washi papers with about 600 woodblocks, which have been handed down from generation to generation.
Elements
ARTISTRY
The Karakami pattern is carved into a woodblock
CRAFTSMANSHIP
The woodblock is used to hand print onto Japanese washi papers
DESIGN
The woodblock for our flagship gin features images that represent berries and other fruits, bringing to mind the botanicals used to make KI NO BI