There are tons of Goro's fans out the, many huge Goro's fans and Hardcore Goro's fans. BUT THIS DUDE IS IN A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN. I have a feeling he used up half his life just waiting for Goro's to open.
Goro's who was created by Goro Takahashi a.k.a. Indian name of "Yellow Eagle" is a renowned name in Japan for silver jewelry and leather accessories with an authentic style molded after Native American designs that have been very influential in Ura Harajuku.
Takahashi we
nt to Navajo in the United States after graduating from college for many years, where he learned antique skills to make silver accessories. Meanwhile, he was given an honor of being an indian warrior, and reagarding of the blessedness, he had the right to make Navajo's silver works. He went back to to Aoyama, Tokyo and opened his first and only shop in 1971 in the fame streets of Harajuku. Takahashi insists on making each piece of work merely by his hands, which is the reason why Goro's silver and leather accessories are that hard to come by.
nt to Navajo in the United States after graduating from college for many years, where he learned antique skills to make silver accessories. Meanwhile, he was given an honor of being an indian warrior, and reagarding of the blessedness, he had the right to make Navajo's silver works. He went back to to Aoyama, Tokyo and opened his first and only shop in 1971 in the fame streets of Harajuku. Takahashi insists on making each piece of work merely by his hands, which is the reason why Goro's silver and leather accessories are that hard to come by. In Japan, Takahashi is more like an artist than just a silversmith or jewel
er. He combines the Navajo's traditional silver-making skills with his unique ideas and designs into his works, presenting by extraordinary delicate and exquisite details. His most symbolic works would be his feathers and yellow eagles. When you look closely, you may find each hair or gibril of the feather, looking like its swinging in the wind. This shows how exquisite his craftsmenship is when it comes to details.
er. He combines the Navajo's traditional silver-making skills with his unique ideas and designs into his works, presenting by extraordinary delicate and exquisite details. His most symbolic works would be his feathers and yellow eagles. When you look closely, you may find each hair or gibril of the feather, looking like its swinging in the wind. This shows how exquisite his craftsmenship is when it comes to details. BUT!!! if you think of making a trip to Goro's in Harajuku be prepared to que for at least 4 hours (from personal experience) on a hard steel bar as the shop only allows 4 customers in at a time. Best advice is to take that time to enjoy and take in as much street culture of Harajuku or just bring a Nintendo DS.
I'm so jealous! This guy has so many amazing goro's pieces and I have none!
ReplyDeleteI live in the United States and have been trying to get the XL Feather with gold tip, but have had no luck in finding anywhere to purchase in the USA. Unfortunately I do not see a trip to Tokyo anytime in my near future.
I absolutely love goro's works, and hope to some day own a piece of my own. Thanks for writing this blog, I love hearing stories about Mr. Takahashi, because there are very few Americans who are familiar.