These are woodworking products made with great care by artisans at "Hakucho," a Kirin craft manufacturer in Asakusa, Tokyo.
This is a Paulownia paper money holder that perfectly fits 2 million yen.It is a type called "Oniibako" (sword box), characterized by its high airtightness because the lid fits snugly into the protrusion inside the box.Additionally, Paulownia wood has many small cavities and is resistant to heat transfer.In the Edo period, when fires were common, there is an anecdote that Paulownia chests protected the kimono inside from flames, making it a fire-resistant material.
Lightweight, durable, and heat-resistant.The Paulownia box will protect your important money.
【Hakucho】Founded in the 7th year of Meiji (1874), Hakucho is a long-established shop in Asakusa that has been manufacturing dressers and small items.They create Kirin crafts using their unique decorative technique called "Kimekomi," which involves embedding designs of auspicious objects such as bells, gourds, dragonflies, and fans, carved with a chisel, and then backing them with washi paper fabric.Kimekomi is an Edo-period technique that emphasizes harmony between the Paulownia wood and kimono fabric.
Inner dimensions: approximately W8 × D16.5 × H2.5 (cm)Outer dimensions: approximately W10 × D18.5 × H3.5 (cm)Material: Paulownia woodMade in Japan
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