商品説明
A top-quality brand item! May Doll Armor by Heian Takehisa
Size: Width 85cm x Depth 65cm x Height 112cm
Armor clad in art leaves a beautiful sense of pride in the heart of the child.
Made by Heian Takehisa, a master craftsman of Kyoto armor.
This piece, which is a member of the prestigious Rakuchoukai, will take you back to the origins of the festival.
Recommended for:
- Those who want to choose festival decorations that emphasize tradition and formality
- Those who are attracted to the beauty and dignity of Kyoto armor
- Grandparents who want to give their grandchildren something special that will last a lifetime
- Those seeking a calm beauty that suits both Japanese spaces and modern homes
- Those who want to cherish seasonal festivals as an opportunity to convey the spirit of Japan
Kyoto armor combines the beauty of the Heian period with the spirit of martial arts.
This armor is a work of art by the master craftsman, Heian Takehisa .
A graceful mix of vermilion, purple, gold and black.
What flows there is
The "quiet strength" and "beautiful pride" nurtured by Kyoto, the capital of a thousand years.
As a member of the Rakucho-kai, an association of only a limited number of master craftsmen,
The technique is truly at the level of art.
It's not too big, but it has an overwhelming presence.
Together with the pine-patterned gold leaf folding screen in the background, it brings a dignified and refined atmosphere to the space.
It conveys the sacredness of the festival and the feelings of the family.
"I want this child to inherit the Japanese spirit."
Kyoto armor festival decorations are a way to subtly convey such feelings.
Its appearance makes me straighten my spine every time I see it.
Takehisa's armor is not just decorative, it is a set that speaks to you.
This is a masterpiece that conveys family bonds and pride to the next generation through the seasonal festival.
The armor and helmet made by Heian Takehisa...
Heian Bukyu is the name of a Kyoto armor maker.
It is one of the highest ranking armorers' associations known as the Rakuchoukai.
Currently, the second and third generations are working on making armor.
The Rakuchoukai (Issui, Awataguchi Kiyonobu, Heian Takehisa) are also sold in department stores and doll specialty stores.
He is treated as a special person as an armorer of the highest rank.
The armor made by Takehisa is authentic and follows traditional construction methods.
The heavy feel of Kyoto craftsmanship and gold leaf decorations,
The meticulous style of the May dolls remains unchanged forever.
It expresses the spiritual beauty and sincerity of men.
Takehisa's armor is a reflection of the spirit of a great general, reflecting the masterpiece (armor) of the time.
It is made under the following policy.
The idea of representing the armor of a famous general from the past as a May doll is
For Takehisa, this is an expression of his determination to embody the spirit of a great general.
It is believed that his uncompromising spirit and high level of skill earned Takehisa the reputation of a master craftsman.
For Sengoku warlords, battles were literally a place where they risked their lives.
Armorers also needed the highest level of skill to create the armor that would protect the lives of samurai.
They produced the armor with the utmost skill.
Takehisa is one of the armor makers who continues to convey the spirit of the armor makers of that era to the present day.
The most representative traditional May dolls are Edo armor and Kyoto armor.
Kyoto armor was developed within the aristocratic society,
It makes extensive use of metal and gold leaf, and is elegant yet elegant.
It is characterized by its sparkling armor and helmet.
A dragon is often attached to the front of the helmet,
It has a manly yet elegant and noble atmosphere that is very appealing.
The armor used in May dolls is divided into "Edo armor," "Kyoto armor," and "others."
Other armor also has dragons on the front.
There are some with metal parts, but the details of the workmanship and the metal used are
When it comes to luxurious armor, nothing beats Kyoto armor.
May dolls are said to be a symbol of military achievements, to ward off misfortune,
It is a manifestation of our wish that people will become people who can carve out their own paths in life.
These elegant, authentic May dolls embody the wish for a safe and fruitful life.
Celebrate your child's first festival with a genuine May doll.
"Bow and Sword"
The brown sheath is not plastic,
This is an authentic product made of wood.
In addition, gold powder is mixed in and painted, a process called pear-skin lacquering.
Finished using topcoat technique.
This set also includes a fur-covered spear.
This is one of the few valuable items in the industry that includes a spear and a sword.
"Stand/folding screen"
The height of the screen is 102 cm.
Tokugawa Ieyasu lived inside the large painted wing
This painting depicts Mount Fuji as seen from Sunpu Castle.
A pine tree, a symbol of longevity, is depicted inside an arrow, a symbol of warding off evil.
Inside the other arrow, I depicted a dream treasure ship carrying happiness and gold, silver, and treasures.
We use a technique called gold leaf processing of pine needles,
It's a modern technique that produces a beautiful finish.
A top-quality brand item! May Doll Armor by Heian Takehisa
