About Andō Company

Founded by Andō Jubei around 1880 in the city of Nagoya, the Andō Company was one the foremost cloisonné enamel makers during the Meiji period (1868-1912). Perfecting various enameling techniques, Andō Jubei's workshop won many prizes, starting with the medal obtained during the World's Columbian Exhibition of Chicago in 1893. Around 1900, year of the Exposition Universelle in Paris, Andō Company was appointed supplier of the Imperial Household,which then ordered pieces for diplomatic gifts. Reinventing its design, decor and techniques for almost 150 years, the company is the only enamel makers founded in the 19th century that is still producing high quality pieces.

Réinventant ses formes, ses décors et ses techniques depuis près de 150 ans, Andō Company demeure aujourd’hui le seul fabricant d’émaux de qualité fondé au XIXe siècle encore en activité.