Car Keys
Safar Car Key
Mokume-gane (gold, silver, copper), black agate
Price on request
Handcrafted · Passport and serial number · One-of-a-kind pattern
The form of the key repeats a cell of muqarnas — a traditional element of Bukhara architecture used to adorn the vaults of portals. The case is made of mokume-gane: layers of gold, silver and copper form a pattern that does not wear away with carry but opens deeper. It cannot be set in advance — each key receives its own. The key is universal: it fits any car. The board is transferred from your original key, and when you change the car it can be replaced.
- Compatibility
- Universal fit, board transferred from your key
- In the box
- Object passport, serial number, carrying case, presentation box
How it is made
Our master jewelers handcraft unique creations using the techniques of Mokume-gane and Damascus steel, where metal transforms into art.
Mokume-gane is a fusion of noble metals whose intricate patterns resemble natural wood grain. By combining this method with the tradition of Damascus steel, we create pieces with true character — durable, noble, and one of a kind.
Questions and answers
How is mokume-gane different from Damascus steel?
Both techniques are based on working with layered materials, but their composition and purpose are fundamentally different.
Damascus steel is traditionally made from steel and is used primarily for blades. Its contrasting pattern emerges from differences between the steel layers and subsequent surface treatment.
Mokume-gane is made from coloured and precious metals and is valued primarily for its unique visual pattern, which emerges as the inner layers of the material are revealed.
Does mokume-gane darken over time?
This depends on the metals used. Copper and its alloys darken over time, while gold and silver undergo comparatively little change. The contrast of the pattern generally becomes deeper with age.
How many layers are there in mokume-gane?
The number of layers depends on the technique and the purpose of the object. Smaller works may contain only a few layers, while more complex billets can contain several dozen.
The number of layers affects the density and character of the future pattern, but a greater number of layers alone does not determine its complexity. The thickness of each layer and the method of subsequent deformation also play an important role.
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