Items featuring many colors are called "Otoshi-iro." This originates from a legend involving Kobo Daishi in ancient times; it is said that the color pattern comes from the sash (obi) he wore, and when he tore off pieces to give to the local people during his pilgrimage, it brought them good fortune.
These "Otoshi-iro" colors are arranged in a checkered "Ichimatsu" pattern, which represents the opposing forces of Yin and Yang that govern all things in the universe, symbolizing eternity and unbroken connections. The design also features "Chidori" (plovers), which signify immortality through a play on words meaning "to take a thousand," as well as "Rakuchu" patterns representing the thousand-year-old ancient capital.
This book cover was crafted using "Muromachi Shashi," a type of gauze paper used for sliding doors (fusuma) that originated during the Muromachi period alongside the Shoin-zukuri architectural style and continues to be used today. Please enjoy the process of the material becoming more comfortable in your hands as you use it.
**Size:** Bunko-bon (A6) size / Width 30 x Height 15.5 (cm)**Material:** Muromachi Shashi (Gauze paper)**Quantity:** 1 piece included
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