Mokume is a metalworking technique dating back to feudal Japan, originally used for the creation of samurai weaponry. After the Meiji Restoration banned such weaponry, it became used solely for decorative and artistic purposes.

Mokume (from mokume-gane, Japanese for "wood-grain metal") gets its name from the swirling, seemingly organic patterns produced by the technique. Varying metals, contrasting in tone, are stacked, carefully heated, and then manipulated in various ways to produce an endless variety of patterns. This results in a product where every piece is unique, possessing a striking beauty that is entirely its own.

Enso's modern approach to creating mokume affords the use of precious metals, such as silver, as well as alternative and recycled materials such as copper, bronze, and nickel. This means Enso's mokume rings are not merely the most beautiful on the market, but among the most environmentally responsible.

Further Reading

www.silversmithing.com
www.jewelryartistmagazine.com