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, and is different from an outer case cover.
**Teikin-e (提琴衣)**Artwork Title: Shosoin PatternsDesign Production: Kyoto Tegaki Yuzen Cooperative Youth Association
**[Production Process]**Sketch: Mutsumi KimuraStenciling: Rei YoshidaYuzen Dyeing: Yukiko KitatsujiGold Leaf Application: Yuki Tokui
**[Fabric Information]**Outer Fabric: Pure Silk Tango Chirimen Donsu (Production Area: Kyotango City)Lining Fabric: Pure Silk Tango Chirimen Seika (Production Area: Kyotango City)
**Size**(Teikin-e is sized to fit a 4/4 adult violin.)Opening Width: 30cmBottom Width: 17cmLength: 76cm
**Retail Price**¥330,000 (Tax Included)
**"Teikin-e" - Dressing your violin in a kimono.**Teikin-e is a violin protective bag created with inspiration from Japan's textile culture, "kimono," designed to protect your violin inside its case.Each piece is unique, crafted by artisans using traditional Kyoto craft techniques.The fabric used is pure silk (100% 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 hand-stitched, supervised by skilled kimono tailors, applying the techniques of kimono tailoring to gently envelop the instrument.
The design is a one-of-a-kind piece created using the Kyoto Yuzen dyeing technique by artisans from the Kyoto Tegaki Yuzen Cooperative Youth Association.Kyoto Yuzen is one of Japan's leading dyeing techniques, where designs are drawn onto pure silk fabric and expressed in a variety of colors. It is completed through over a dozen processes, including design, sketching, stenciling, and coloring, each executed with the delicate skill of specialized artisans.The patterns depicted are Shosoin patterns, derived from the designs of treasures passed down in Nara's Shosoin Imperial Repository.These are decorative patterns that have been inherited in Japan while being influenced by foreign cultures, known as traditional designs that combine both splendor and dignity.
Teikin-e is not only a high-quality protective bag for violins but also a unique piece of art formed by the combination of materials, the artisans' processes and skills, and the artistic merit of the work.For your own precious violin.It is also a well-received gift for those who cherish their violins, or as a celebratory item.To ensure you can use your Teikin-e with peace of mind for a long time, we also offer a lining fabric replacement service.This is an item that will accompany and protect your precious violin for years to come.
――――――――――**[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.Protects 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.――――――――――
Kyoto Tegaki Yuzen Cooperative Youth Association Introduction Page: https://vinka-violin.jp/artisan/tegaki-yuzen-seinenkai/
English keywords: violin cover / silk violin bag / kimono violin cover / Kyoto artisan / made in Kyoto / Violin dress