Chiyogami Brush Holder - Cherry Blossom
六角千代紙筆筒 朝桜
£14.00 per item
A hexagonal pen holder made of high-quality Japanese paper.
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This pen holder features high-quality chiyogami – a hand-printed, decorative washi (Japanese paper) with finely detailed patterns, achieved using the Japanese method of woodblock printing. Washi made of the long, strong fibres of the ganpi plant is particularly suited for chiyogami, as it is known to have a smooth texture while being very durable.
Chiyogami has its roots in the Heian period (794-1185 CE), when aristocracy began using ornate paper to send poems to friends and lovers and further developed by artists during the Edo period (1603-1868 CE) using the woodblock printing technique. It has been used for many years to decorate boxes and stationary items such as notebooks and letter sets as well as for a range of decorative crafts.
The pattern of this pen holder features sakura, cherry blossom. Sakura is the representative flower of the spring season in Japan and is cherished by most as a symbol of transience, fleeting beauty and renewal.
Size: W9.5 cm x H12 cm
Kantō
The Kantō region is densely populated and home to a third of the country's population. It is centred around the nation's vibrant capital – Tokyo, formerly known as Edo, which has been the cultural, economic and political heart of Japan for centuries. Outside this megacity, there are mountains, onsen and ski resorts, magnificent temple complexes and excellent surfing opportunities within easy reach.
