This is a silk inner cover for violin.Made from 100% pure silk fabric, which excels at humidity control, it gently protects your precious violin. This is a protective item used inside the case, not an outer case cover.
**Teikin-e (提琴衣)**Artwork Title: CosmosDesign Creation: Mr. Hidesuzumi KinoshitaKyo-kumihimo Creation: Ms. Kazuko Yuki
**Size** (Teikin-e is sized to fit a 4/4 adult violin)Opening Width: 30 cmBottom Width: 15 cmLength: 80 cm
**Retail Price:**220,000 JPY (tax included)
**"Dressing" your violin with Teikin-e**Teikin-e is a violin protective bag inspired by "kimono," Japan's traditional clothing culture, designed to protect your violin inside its case.Each piece is unique, created by artisans using traditional Kyoto craft techniques.
The fabric used is 100% pure silk kimono fabric. Pure silk is excellent at absorbing and releasing moisture, making it a highly suitable material for storing violins, which are sensitive to humidity changes.The sewing is entirely by hand, supervised by a master kimono seamstress, applying traditional kimono tailoring techniques to gently envelop the instrument.
The design is a one-of-a-kind piece hand-painted by Mr. Hidesuzumi Kinoshita using the batik dyeing technique specifically for this Teikin-e.This artwork features "Cosmos," an autumn flower, as its design.The delicate form of the flowers swaying in the wind has long been cherished in Japan as a scene that evokes the arrival of autumn.The soft colors and tranquil scenery add a serene elegance as a garment to embrace your instrument.
* Fabric: 100% pure silk kimono fabric.* Sewing: Meticulous, entirely hand-sewn tailoring supervised by a master kimono seamstress.* Design: A unique piece hand-painted by Mr. Hidesuzumi Kinoshita for Teikin-e.
All Teikin-e are one-of-a-kind.Kimono fabric, hand-painted design, and hand-sewn tailoring in the kimono style.As these are created by the hands of artisans, no two pieces are exactly alike.This is a piece that can accompany you for a long time as a garment to protect your precious violin.
Kyo-kumihimo is a traditional Kyoto craft, a braided cord meticulously assembled entirely by hand using silk threads. It is supple, comfortable to the touch, and combines beauty with practicality.Teikin-e incorporates this Kyo-kumihimo, showcasing Japanese handcraftsmanship in every detail.
---**【English Information】**Not waterproof. Not for shock protection.Made in Kyoto using traditional Japanese craftsmanship and silk kimono fabric.Each piece is one-of-a-kind, created through handcraft processes that cannot be replicated.This piece features Kyo-kumihimo, a traditional Kyoto silk braiding technique, handcrafted using fine silk threads.Every detail reflects Japanese artisan skills.Kumihimo artisan: Kazuko YukiProtects the violin from bow contact and friction inside the case.Silk helps regulate moisture and reduces static electricity.For professional musicians, collectors, and those who value craftsmanship.---
You can view other works by Mr. Hidesuzumi Kinoshita here:Hidesuzumi Kinoshita Introduction Page: https://shop.kyoshoden.com/p/00001Kyoshoden: https://shop.kyoshoden.com
**English keywords:** violin cover / silk violin bag / kimono violin cover / Kyoto artisan / made in Kyoto / Violin dress