Betula Bark Hanko — your first authentic Kamakura-finished seal.
The same hand, the same certified masters, the same Kamakura atelier — in an honest, time-honoured material chosen as a way in. A real piece of the craft, not a souvenir.
Why this material
- A traditional Japanese material, known for its rich tone and natural beauty.
- Light in hand, comfortable for everyday use.
- Hard enough to hold a crisp impression, year after year.
A Case Woven from Tradition.
Crafted from tatami-beri — the bordered edging of Japan's traditional tatami mats — and patterned with classic florals and Japanese designs, this hand-selected case is a piece of craft in its own right.
Who it’s for
For the first hanko of a lifetime — a wedding or anniversary, a journey to Japan, or a new chapter in life — and for those who want a meaningful piece of Japanese craft to call their own, finished by hand, at a price that invites them in.
Betula Bark Hanko — Vermilion Red
KAMAKURA SIGNET — The Classic Collection
Your first authentic hanko, carved with the same hand and the same certified mastery as our finest pieces. finished by hand in our Kamakura atelier — established 1898, four generations of the Tsukino family — by masters holding Japan’s First-Class National Certification in seal engraving. A real piece of the craft, not a souvenir.
Your first authentic hanko — finished by hand in Kamakura, to be carried for a lifetime.
