Kanaya Gorousaburou (金谷五良三郎)
The name Kanaya Gorousaburou (金谷五良三郎) belongs to a prestigious lineage of metalworkers in Kyoto, renowned for their expertise in kinchokin (brass casting) and traditional coloration techniques. The family’s origins trace back to the first generation in 1581, when the original Gorousaburou developed a unique copper coloring method, later called Gora Sanshiki.
The Kanaya family name and legacy have been passed down through 15 generations, each contributing to the refinement and transmission of traditional metal techniques.
