This is a bolo tie of Rising Dragon. Katsushika Symbol of quality and reliance.

According to Japanese legend, Rising Dragon is a messenger of the sun god. For Japanese farmers, Rising Dragon is the god of agriculture. Because the Dragon only eats a gold. It is said that the Dragon makes people rich so, Dragon-shaped are very popular in Japan. This item is made by Ikkyou Kitazawa. Please read below about his profile. This item made of Wa-byakudan (Japanese sandalwood). Wa-byakudan is the tree for carving a Buddha statue. This item will become shinier with age.

[ Item specifics ] Conditions NEW Material: Wa-byakudan(Japanese sandalwood) [ Dimensions ] approximate size width  2.7"(7cm) x 1.8"(4.5cm) height 0.78"(2cm) [ Cautions for Storage and Handling ] Be careful about direct sunlight.

[ Material:"Wa-byakudan" (Japanese sandalwood) ]

[ Inscribed signature by IKKYOU ]

It is said that the history of moku-chokoku began in the Asuka period (sixth century). When Buddihism was introduced to Japan, Moku-chokoku is the skill of Buddhist image carving. In the Muromachi Period(1336-1573), Zen Buddhism which doesn't need Buddhist image became widespread among the people. Along with it, moku-chokoku developed to accommodate the architectural sculptures The beautifully-sculptured columns and fanlights of the shrine Tosho-gu, a World Heritage Site, were carved by craftsman in the Edo period. World-renowned craftsman "Hidari Jingoro" was one of them. In the Meiji period, decorative carvings expanded to ornament such objects as household furniture. Only a chisel and knife is used to produce these works.

Born in 1940 in Tochigi Prefecture . His father is also a traditional craftsman of Tegaki Yuzen  ( dying of kimono). In 1956(15 years old) He studied with Beizan Iijima(Master of Edo Moku-chokoku) at Asakusa. In 1967 He was certified as a Master of Edo Moku-chokoku, and started his own company in Katsushika. In 1998 He was certified as a Tokyo Traditional Craftsman by Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

[ Others ] The Katsushika Traditional Craftsman Executive director of Japan Ink-wash Painting Association [ Works ] Mikoshi(carrying of miniature shrines): Fukagawa Tomioka Shrine, Hakone Shrine, Sagami Samukawa Shrine, Mitaka Shrine, etc. Temple&Shrine gate : Naritasan Shinshoji, Ashikaga Yakumo Shrine, Kawagoe Kousaiji Buddhist altar : Yujiro Ishihara(Japanese Actor), etc. The film of his working place

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Thank you for visiting our store. This store is managed by Katsushika Traditional Crafts Association (KTCA) in Katsushika ward which is located in eastern Tokyo.  This area has a reputation for producing many leading traditional master craftsman. In 1991, the KTCA was officially authorized by the Katsushika ward local Government to develop the traditional craft industry.  The cuwent membership of the association is more than 40 master craftsman including living National Treasures. This store was founded with the aim of introducing Japanese traditional crafts and culture to the world.  All goods are made by award winning master craftsman and all goods are guaranteed as genuine by Katsushika ward Government.  Because the goods are so rare and wonderful, even people living in Japan sometimes find it difficult to obtain them. If you have any inquires or requests, please contact us anytime.  Now, enjoy guaranteed safe, shopping.

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