The technique, in which a rough surface is created on hard metals such as iron by engraving grooves in various directions, and thin sheets of gold, silver or other metals are then inlaid into these grooves, is known in Japanese as nunome z\u014dgan. Literally translated, this means \u2018cloth pattern inlay\u2019.<\/p>\n
It is assumed that this technique originally comes from Damascus (Syria), where gold and silver inlays were already being produced before the Christian era starts, which is one reason why damascening is known as \u2018Damascening\u2019 in English.<\/p>\n
If you would like to learn this technique, the Samurai Museum Berlin, in collaboration with the artist Ray Noguchi, offers you the opportunity to try it. Under expert guidance, you will design your own coin (brass and aluminium) as a unique souvenir.<\/p>\n
No prior knowledge of metalworking is required. The necessary materials and tools will be provided.<\/p>\n
Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026<\/p>\n
Time: 10.00 & 14.00<\/p>\n
Location: Samurai Research Centre, Clayallee 225d, 14195 Berlin<\/strong><\/p>\n Price: \u20ac 70.00<\/p>\n Duration: 2.5\u20133 hours<\/p>\n Participants: maximum 10 per workshop<\/p>\n Age: 16 years and over<\/p>\n Registration deadline: November 1, 2026<\/p>\n Registration: info@samuraimuseum.de<\/strong><\/p>\n Language: English (with German translation)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The technique, in which a rough surface is created on hard metals such as iron by engraving grooves in various directions, and thin sheets of gold, silver or other metals are then inlaid into these grooves, is known in Japanese as nunome zōgan. Literally translated, this means ‘cloth pattern inlay’. Read More +<\/a><\/p>\n