Kumiko Kihara

Kumiko Kihara QEST Scholar, Stanley Picker Trust Scholar
Oxfordshire Craft Guild member
Made in Oxfordshire England

17/04/2026

Love Letter Under the Willow Tree - ring

So many love stories I have heard but this one is kind of special. Forbidden love but Love conquers all.

This ring was sold to a lovely lady in USA.

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Please come to see us 🌸🌸
02/04/2026

Please come to see us 🌸🌸

26/03/2026
Under the Willow Tree, where love letters were sealed with forever. Brooch featuring Sterling Silver and 24k gold with s...
20/03/2026

Under the Willow Tree, where love letters were sealed with forever. Brooch featuring Sterling Silver and 24k gold with sea pearls, inspired by the poignant Japanese Kabuki play “廓文章”, a tale of star-crossed lovers and fateful encounters.

Mitsuro Hikime book is ready in real life!! So looking forward to send them to you all. Please order on my instagram lin...
18/02/2026

Mitsuro Hikime book is ready in real life!! So looking forward to send them to you all. Please order on my instagram link! 🥰🥰

Happy Monday! Coming back from a quick walk, this post was waiting for me. Winning a GC&DC award has been a long-held dr...
16/02/2026

Happy Monday! Coming back from a quick walk, this post was waiting for me. Winning a GC&DC award has been a long-held dream of mine, and I am very grateful for the recognition. The Oxford mouse is looking after the invitation until then. Thank you

Finding your ring size shouldn’t feel uncertain — especially when you’re investing in a one-of-a-kind piece.Here’s somet...
13/02/2026

Finding your ring size shouldn’t feel uncertain — especially when you’re investing in a one-of-a-kind piece.
Here’s something many people don’t realise:
Your fingers change throughout the day.
Temperature affects measurements.
Wider bands often need a slightly larger size.
That’s why guessing rarely works — and why store sizing can sometimes feel inconsistent.
Before ordering a statement ring or commissioning a bespoke piece, take a quiet moment to measure properly:
• Measure your finger at three different times of day
• Compare a snug fit with a comfort fit
• Always use a ring sizer before ordering
A ring should slide over the knuckle with gentle resistance and rest comfortably — secure, but never tight. Tight does not mean safer. It simply means uncomfortable.
When you feel prepared, ordering something meaningful becomes a pleasure rather than a risk.
If you’d like a complimentary ring sizer posted to you, you can request one through my website.
Follow along for more thoughtful guidance on choosing and wearing one-of-a-kind jewellery — and you’re always welcome to join my newsletter for deeper stories about craftsmanship and Mitsuro Hikime. Photo

28/12/2025

This year, I was given many memories by many people. In many ways, it was also a year of learning. Through my experiences, I was particularly prompted to reconsider how I think about my own work, and to recognise that this was something I needed to reflect on more deeply. I am deeply grateful for the time I was given to seriously consider both the importance of passing on skills and the importance of preserving the individuality of my own work alongside that.

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Candle/Incense holders - a Love letter under the willow tree - collection (sterling silver and 24kt gold). The collectio...
03/12/2025

Candle/Incense holders - a Love letter under the willow tree - collection (sterling silver and 24kt gold).

The collection was inspired by a Kabuki Play called "Kuruwa Bunsho" (Love letter from the Pleasure Quarters). A rich young master and a courtesan's love story.

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Excited to be part of this project with Goldsmiths’ Centre and London Museum Dockland. It was so surreal to see my work ...
15/11/2025

Excited to be part of this project with Goldsmiths’ Centre and London Museum Dockland. It was so surreal to see my work in a cabinet at the Museum! 🩶

I was also so lucky to view the current exhibition “Secrets of the Thames” with lovely Liz and Emma, the talented jeweller friends! 🩵🩵

Thank you for this opportunity.
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