Janus Lab Italy
Kagayaku Tsuba
Kagayaku Tsuba
Function Meets Symbolism
Traditionally the handguard of a samurai sword, the tsuba was more than a protective element—it was a canvas for artistic expression and personal identity. Often crafted in iron or precious metals and intricately decorated, tsuba reflected the warrior's spirit, taste, and social rank.
This buckle reimagines the tsuba as a contemporary object of wearable art—fusing utility and elegance. A tribute to craftsmanship and cultural heritage, it transforms a simple fastening into a statement of form, function, and refined symbolism.
Enamel - Le Grand Feu
“Smalti a Fuoco_ Un’arte di Sottecchio”
The art of fire enameling is an ancient and highly complex craft.
Rooted in precise gestures and knowledge acquired over time, it has, through the centuries, transformed simple metals—such as copper or silver—into objects of great value and artistic significance.
Today, it is largely confined to a few specialized creations and is often mistaken for industrially produced items or those made with polymer-based enamels. As a result, it remains mostly associated with traditionally styled aesthetic prototypes.
Only in rare cases has it broken free from classical aesthetics, giving rise to modern works crafted using ancient techniques—thanks to great, though now nearly forgotten, artisans.
These are the foundations of our own deeply personal journey: not only a rediscovery of enamel’s potential, but also a search for a new, contemporary language—one that reimagines how fire enameling can still express beauty and sophistication today.