商品説明
A heavy-looking small cherry blossom dreadful! May doll helmet with genuine small scales
Size: Width 75cm x Depth 46cm x Height 72cm
Written by Tatsuhiro Kojima
This is a modern May doll made by Edo armor maker, Tatsuhiro.
The reason why traditional helmets give off a modernist vibe is
Master Tatsuhiro himself has created traditional Kyoto armor and
This is because the armor was created by learning from and fusing the two styles of gorgeous Edo armor.
Wishes for my child's future entrusted to a genuine helmet
For families who want to gently give their little ones a sense of inner strength.
Recommended for:
- Those looking for a genuine helmet with kozane and inden designs
- Those who are particular about materials and tailoring and value high quality
- For those who want to decorate elegantly on a calm elevated platform
- Those who want to display it every year and feel their child's growth
- Those who want to experience traditional Japanese beauty and reliable craftsmanship
The helmet is still too big for his small hands.
However, what is contained within it is
It is the sincerity of a parent's feelings and the depth of their wishes.
This helmet features a Koshu Inden fukigaeshi and a delicate weave of genuine kozane.
And it is made up of traditional jointed bowls.
This is truly a masterpiece that can be called the most authentic of all.
The crest on the front is long and rises to the sky, and the golden shine is eye-catching.
Combined with the elegantly harmonious overall design,
It gives off a sense of quiet strength.
A beautiful red string is tied tightly in the center,
The knot seems to symbolize family ties.
The raised display stand has a striking wood grain.
It adds a dignified presence to a calm space.
The moment you decorate it, the atmosphere in the room changes.
It will make you feel the arrival of a special season.
And on the folding screen behind it,
It depicts large and small swords and their stands.
The mindset and pride that the warriors of the Warring States period held dear
A piece that gently speaks to us across the ages.
The helmets worn during this festival are not just decorations.
It is the beginning of the life you will walk from now on,
A symbol of hope and prayer given by parents.
Every year, we decorate and spend time together as a family.
In time, this helmet will become an irreplaceable memory.
【helmet】
The helmet's neckband is made of Koshu Inden deer leather.
It is made of deerskin with a lacquered pattern.
Deer leather conforms to the body and is strong enough to protect against minor sword wounds.
This material was often used for military commanders' armor and helmets.
Although we want to protect our bodies during battle,
If everything was made of metal, agility and flexibility would be lost.
Deerskin was able to make up for this.
It has a history of over 400 years, but until recently it was a closely guarded technique.
It has been passed down orally.
A sturdy and sturdy combination bowl
The metal fittings in the front are silver dove engravings that bring happiness.
The Inden leather pattern used for this helmet is a gourd.
This pattern was popular as a symbol of wishes for prosperity and career advancement.
Genuine leather blowback
It is a high-quality helmet with a leather backing.
To make the helmet stronger, each rivet is fastened by hand.
If you look at the back of the helmet, you will see that the black part is made of lacquer.
The light brown lining of the helmet is made of genuine leather.
The cabinet part of the helmet is also made using traditional techniques with an uneven surface.
[Display stand]
The display stand is made of cedar board.
It has a heavy feel and is finished like well-used old furniture.
The statue features bows and arrows and swords, which were essential items for samurai.
The design enhances the impression of the traditional yet modern May dolls.
【folding screen】
During the Sengoku period, swords were kept close to the body so that they could be easily picked up at any time.
The sword stand (sword rack) can only be used in peacetime.
It is sometimes said that
It is said that for a military commander, it was the thing closest to him after his own life.
May May Dolls be a symbol of peace.
With this wish in mind, we have created a folding screen designed to resemble a sword rack.
The colors used are subdued so that the gold and red used in the May dolls stand out.
[Bow and sword]
High-quality wooden bow and sword
The elegant bow gives it a heavy feel.
The sheath is made of wood and painted with gold powder.
In fact, the sword can be removed and children can pick it up and play with it.
A heavy-looking small cherry blossom dreadful! May doll helmet with genuine small scales
