商品説明
A well-made, popular May doll: 1/3 scale Minamoto no Yoshitsune helmet (green) available for purchase online.
This helmet ornament is a reproduction of the authentic Heian period helmet, made for the May Doll Festival.
Yoshitsune's helmet, inheriting his courage and aesthetic sense
- On that small back, a heart that adheres to the right path -
Recommended for:
- Those looking for authentic festival decorations with a historical background
- Those who are attracted to the delicate and beautiful 鍬形 (kuwagata)
- Families who want to teach their children the strength to stand up for righteousness
- Those looking for a May doll with a calm color that blends naturally into the space
- Those who want to preserve family memories with authentic festival decorations
This quietly standing helmet seems to embodied the spirit of Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
It embodies dignified beauty and strength.
The delicately carved base of the crest features
You can feel the breath of the artisans' outstanding handiwork,
Just by displaying it, it will add elegance to the space.
The shikoro (shoulder) is made of deerskin kozane (small scale) .
The deep texture and green gradation that only natural materials can provide.
It breathes life into the entire helmet.
Its appearance changes depending on the angle from which you look at it.
You will be captivated by it.
The person who created this helmet was armor maker Tomomi Kato .
He is a master craftsman who has been awarded the title of "Tokyo Meister" by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
With the background of authentic techniques that are common to actual period armor,
We put our soul into each and every piece.
Based on the belief that "children should not be ashamed to own it,"
It continues to lead the world of festival dolls.
The screen features a picture of a tiger and a dragon facing each other.
The tiger symbolizing the earth and the dragon rising to the sky...
Opposing forces complement each other,
The way they create harmony is
It is filled with wishes that are appropriate for the future that children will have.
It reflects the family's prayer for their child to grow up strong and resilient.
Displaying this helmet is
Rather than imitating the military commanders of the past,
It means entrusting hope to your future child.
A set that combines both strength and aesthetic sense.
It will surely bring back irreplaceable family memories every year during the festival.
The large, protruding 鍬形 (helmet crest) and the woven green threads are very beautiful.
An expression of helmet making from the Genji and Heian periods.
We are a manufacturer of authentic helmets. The crests are not made by machine,
Each piece is cut out and processed by hand.
The kuwagata base is filled with bravery and luxury and features beautiful carvings.
The back of the helmet has a beautiful green gradient color combination.
The diameter of the helmet bowl is about 10 cm.
The helmet is made from the finest leather threads and is very sturdy.
A tanned leather material written with a brush using deerskin.
Here you can see the skills of artisans who have refined the art of lacquering.
Although it cannot be seen with the naked eye, the crest of the helmet is
When you touch it with your hand, you can feel the unevenness.
That's how advanced the technology used to carve it.
The beautiful color scheme makes this a popular item among women.
This helmet was made by Tomomi Kato, the number one Edo armor maker, and is made with great care and skill.
Place the bow on the left side and the sword on the right side.
The bow and sword have the meaning of "keeping evil spirits and demons away."
They are called "Hama" and are sold at shrines as talismans.
Swords are also displayed to protect against demons that hate shiny objects.
Bows and swords were not used for fighting, but it was believed that gods resided in long bows.
Since it is not intended for fighting, the sheath is placed on top and the handle that is held in the hand is placed on the bottom.
Displaying a bow and a sword on both sides means that the retainers are standing by his side.
Their role was to protect the armored general.
While most folding screens are straight and rectilinear,
It has a curved shape with an arc.
The fabric is made from natural wood that makes use of the wood grain to create a warm wooden feel.
A streamlined folding screen crafted with skill by Hinasei Kobo.
A rising dragon symbolizing success.
The rising dragon and tiger are holographically processed and sparkle brightly.
It is clearly more beautiful in person than it looks in the photos.
I fell in love with it.
This May doll maintains a high level of quality.
It is a highly artistic work.
When you think of a dragon and tiger design, you probably think of something brave.
Of course, these two animals were used by the feudal lords of the Sengoku period as symbols of bravery.
It was a popular choice.
The foundation of Buddhist thought is that "Before the dragon and the tiger stands the Son of Heaven (a gentleman who governs the territory)."
This design was said to represent peace throughout the world.
The Blue Dragon in the East and the White Tiger in the West are fundamental to Buddhist thought.
He is worshipped as a god who protects the four directions.
To a future where you can carve out your own path,
This May doll is filled with the wish that you will have a strong subject.
A well-made, popular May doll: 1/3 scale Minamoto no Yoshitsune helmet (green) available for purchase online.
Width 60cm x Depth 40cm x Height 66cm
Helmet only size: Width 25cm x Depth 18cm x Height 20cm
