ABOUT MARBLE
What is marble?
Marble is a stone material formed when limestone is deformed and recrystallised under heat and pressure and is mainly composed of calcium carbonate.
Approximately 200 million years ago, much of Italy and the majority of Europe were covered with the sea, hosting a rich variety of marine life, including corals.
The remains of these marine organisms eventually transformed into limestone.
Repeated mountain-building processes shaped the Earth into its current form, leading to the deformation and recrystallization of limestone into marble.
In other words, the sedimentary deposits from over 200 million years ago contribute to the exquisite beauty of marble.
While this may sound like an epic tale, isn't it fascinating?
Marble serves as the "memory of the Earth" and a remarkable "gift from nature" dating back to ancient times.
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Timeless beauty
Marble, a material that has captivated humanity since ancient times.
Marble is utilized in many of the world's historical structures, and in Japan, you can find it in places like the National Diet Building and Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi.
Throughout history, the "beauty as visual information" provided by marble has been an essential element for showcasing authority by those in power.
Witnessing the grandeur of historical monuments in Europe is overwhelming, as the beauty of marble has long been valued by rulers as a visible manifestation of greatness.
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The Pursuit of Natural Marble Excellence
Nowadays, the use of marble is becoming more common in Japan, both in commercial and residential spaces.
However, there seems to be a polarisation in the marble products available in Japan, leaning towards either "ultra-luxurious" or "artificial marble and sheets."
This is primarily attributed to the high cost of natural marble.
However, we are taking on this challenge because we believe there is significance in appreciating the beauty of natural marble, not its artificial ones.
Natural marble is created by Earth's long history, possessing a unique colour and soft texture that artificial marble lacks.
Craftsmen enhance the stone's beautiful expressions through careful polishing, resulting in a vibrant finish.
Moreover, each piece has distinctive patterns, ensuring that no two are alike.
Furthermore, natural marble ages gracefully, and its imperfections serve as proof of its origin as a creation of the Earth.
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