Price Change Notice
We apologize for the sudden announcement, but we will be reviewing the prices of artworks from January next year.
This is a bit of a long story, but I will explain the reasons for this change.
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The recent price increases on everything have had an impact, but the biggest thing this time is the change in my perception of technology.
To be honest, until recently, I mistakenly thought that my skills were something that "anyone can do." (Really embarrassing.)
I am proud to say that the design and story of the work are the only ones I have, but to be honest, when it came to the technology, I really thought that "anyone could make it in about six months."
I have no master or disciple or any other horizontal connections, and I have always done my work without comparing myself to anyone.
Recently, I have come into contact with many people, including students of metalwork and aspiring artists who have helped me as my assistants, and I have had more opportunities to talk with fellow artists.
Then I finally realized that I couldn't create the same result with just a few years of practice.
I think it would take two or three years to learn all the steps, but to achieve the same quality and speed as me, it would take many times longer. For some people, it may take a lifetime to do so.
When I think about it, it's obvious, but the 20 years of self-studying and making things have built up an irreplaceable skill in my hands.
I wanted as many people as possible to get my hands on my products, but after weighing the difficulty of passing on my skills, the limits of what I can do alone, and my own lifestyle, I decided to set a fair price for my skills.
This time, I will listen to advice from many people, including my assistants, store staff, and people at the Kagawa Prefecture support center, and I will make the changes with confidence.
We understand that this will place a burden on users at a time when market conditions are difficult, but we ask for your understanding.
The new prices will be announced in January or later when the online shop is updated.
I would like to realize my desire for as many people as possible to get my books in another way, so I would appreciate your continued support in my future activities.
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This has become a long post, but thank you very much for reading this far.
Hiro Kashihara
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