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Handle of Small Sword with Marine Life
2019-10-07
<Handle of Small Sword with Marine Life>
In this work, sea creatures are inlaid in the background of the wood grain pattern that looks like a water flow.
It is a refreshing work to look at, which feels the summer.
It is a fairy tale-like design that warms our hearts.
Sword Guard of Mokumegane
2019-10-07
<Sword Guard of Mokumegane>
Mokumegane technique was born in the Edo period as a technique for making sword guards.
“The traditional skill that leads to the present age.”
“Two rings that lead to the future.”
Our Tsunagaru-Katachi leads the history through Mokumegane.
Murasakishikibu Bonsai
2019-10-03
<Murasakishikibu Bonsai>
This week’s Bonsai at our Omotesando store is “Murasakishikibu”.
The origin of this Bonsai’s name is Murasaki Shikibu, a Japanese novelist, poet and lady-in-waiting at the Imperial court during the Heian period (794-1185).
She was very smart, and best known as the author of The Tale of Genji.
Therefore, the language of Murasakishikibu became “Intelligence” and “Elegance”.
Murasaki means violet in Japanese, so this Bonsai bears adorable violet-colored fruits in the autumn season, which will definitely please your eye.
At our Omotesando store, there is a Bonsai which you can feel the change of the season, and it is switched every week.
Please take your time to watch the beautiful Bonsai when you visit our Omotesando store.
A box with Mt. Fuji drawing
2019-10-01
<A box with Mt. Fuji drawing>
This box has Mt. Fuji drawn with delicate wood inlays and contains “Ogura Hyakunin Isshu”, the hundred poems by one hundred poets. Wood inlay is a traditional Hakone craft which is as popular as parquet. You can see this work at our Shizuoka store which is related to Mt. Fuji and Hakone.
Sake cup with a bat drawing
2019-10-01
<Sake cup with a bat drawing>
Since the Chinese characters of 蝙蝠 “Bats”, are similar to 福 “Fortune”, it is said that bats bring fortune in China. In addition, the bat pattern is considered auspicious because they give birth to many children and has been long used for dyeing, kimono, and family crests.
Watamatsu Bonsai
2019-09-27
<Watamatsu Bonsai>
This week’s Bonsai at our Omotesando store is “Watamatsu”, a variant type of Japanese black pine.
The trunk part is very rough and tells you the strong energy of Wakamatsu.
At our Omotesando store, there is a Bonsai which you can feel the Japanese tradition, and it is switched every week. Please take your time to watch the beautiful Bonsai when you visit our Omotesando store.
Mokumegane Lucky Mallet
2019-09-27
<Mokumegane Lucky Mallet>
This is a lucky mallet decorated entirely with Mokumegane. It is a
legendary Japanese hammer said that swinging the mallet grants its holder wishes.
This lucky mallet has two mice on the top and the handle, and a crane and a turtle are drowned in the center. It is said that mice are messengers from Daikokuten, God of wealth, and cranes and turtles are symbols of long life.
It is a very auspicious work.
Mokumegane Smoke Pipe
2019-09-27
<Mokumegane Smoke Pipe>
This is a smoke pipe with Mokumegane. The monotone coloration brings a sharp impression. It is a modern and stylish design that even people today love.
Mokumegane, which had been a decorative technique for swords, was also used for daily necessities in the end of Edo period, and people enjoyed Mokumegane as decoration.
Maple Trees
2019-09-20
<Maple Trees>
It’s been getting cooler and more pleasant since we entered September.
At our Ginza store this week, we were displaying an adorable maple tree.
In Japan, the maple tree has a language of “Beautiful transformation”, due to the change of the color of leaves which starts from green to red.
To cherish each moment in the changing seasons, Mokumeganeya will introduce beautiful flowers and events in each season. Please enjoy the change of seasons with us.
Heart-shaped Tsuba
2019-09-20
<Heart-shaped Tsuba>
This tsuba was made by Masataka Ito in the late Edo period.
The slightly vertical patterns of the Mokumegane look like the water shaken by the wind, and it is very mysterious.
The shape is called “Inome” used a wild boar’s eye as its motif and has been traditionally used for a long time. Doesn’t it look very similar to heart-shape? The shape has the meaning of amulet and blessing and is considered as auspicious.
