This is a silk inner cover for violin, designed to be used inside the case. It is made from high-quality pure silk (100% silk) fabric with excellent humidity regulation properties, gently protecting your precious violin. This protective item is used inside the case and differs from an outer case cover.
**Product Name:**Tiekine (提琴衣)Title: Wind God and Thunder God (風神雷神)Design Creation: Mr. Hidenori Kinoshita (木下秀硯)
**Size:**(Note: Tiekine is suitable for 4/4 adult-sized violins.)- Opening width: 30 cm- Bottom width: 17 cm- Length: 76 cm
**Price:**275,000 yen (tax included)
**Concept:**"Clothing" for the violin—drawing inspiration from Japan’s traditional clothing culture, "kimono," Tiekine is a violin protective bag that safeguards the instrument inside the case.
**Craftsmanship and Materials:**- Made by artisans using traditional Kyoto craftsmanship techniques, each piece is unique.- The fabric is made from pure silk kimono fabric, which excels at moisture absorption and release, making it highly suitable for storing a violin sensitive to humidity changes.- The sewing is entirely hand-stitched, supervised by skilled Japanese kimono tailors, gently enveloping the instrument.
**Design:**- The design was created specifically for this piece by Mr. Hidenori Kinoshita, who used wax-resist dyeing (rokuetsu-some) to hand-paint a unique motif.- The motif depicts the Japanese mythological figures of the Wind God and Thunder God.- The Wind God is shown carrying a wind bag, and the Thunder God bears a pair of drums, both depicted with lively, dynamic poses and humorous oni (demon) features.- These motifs have been traditionally believed to ward off calamities and bring good fortune, passed down as auspicious symbols.
**Features and Usage:**- Tiekine is both a highly functional, high-quality violin protective bag and a craftwork piece shaped by the materials, artisans’ techniques, and artistic expression.- It makes a meaningful gift for someone who cherishes their violin or as a celebratory present.- To ensure long-term use and peace of mind, we also offer a re-lining service for the interior fabric.
**A lasting companion for your valuable violin.**
――――――――――**[English Information]**- Not waterproof.- Not shockproof.- Made in Kyoto using traditional Japanese craftsmanship and silk kimono fabric.- Each piece is one-of-a-kind, handcrafted with techniques that cannot be replicated.- Protects the violin from contact with the bow and friction inside the case.- Silk helps regulate moisture and reduces static electricity.- Suitable for professional musicians, collectors, and those who value craftsmanship.
――――――――――You can view other works by Mr. Hidenori Kinoshita here:Kinoshita Hidenori’s Introduction Page: https://vinka-violin.jp/artisan/toshiyuki-kinosita/Kyoshoden: https://shop.kyoshoden.com
**Keywords:** violin cover / silk violin bag / kimono violin cover / Kyoto artisan / made in Kyoto / violin dress
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