Birch work Ukon geta genuine seal thong

The famous birch work from Kakunodate in Akita is pasted on the surface of Ukon geta. It is an introduction of "Kabahashi paulownia Ukon geta Inden thong". "Kaba" refers to the bark of wild cherry trees. Woodwork using wild cherry tree bark is a valuable craft that has been handed down in Akita Prefecture. Kabazaiku is characterized by its excellent moisture and dry resistance, and is said to be robust. Ukon geta stands that make use of the luster and astringent color peculiar to wild cherry bark and the rustic beauty of bark patterns, and authentic Koshu Inden dark brown deerskin and white lacquer tortoiseshell pattern. , It is a gem that the customer put together. The tortoise shell pattern of Inden is said to be derived from "Xuanbu", one of the four gods of Chinese thought, and refers to the hexagonal shape of the tortoise shell and the pattern that combines them. Since the Heian and Kamakura periods, it seems to have been applied to costumes, furnishings, and weapons as auspicious patterns that ward off evil and protect oneself. I think it's a meaningful pattern as a talisman against the new corona that has emerged from Wuhan, China these days. Even so, when you learn that there are various meanings in continuous patterns and patterns, you can feel the thoughts and richness of life of people at that time, and you will be able to think again.