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: Tabane Noshi (束ね熨斗)Design Production: Kyoto Tegaki Yuzen Cooperative Youth Association[Production Process]Sketch: Mutsumi KimuraAdhesive Application: Rei YoshidaYuzen Dyeing: Yukiko KitatsujiGold Leaf Application: Yuki Tokui[Fabric Information]Outer Fabric: Pure Silk Tango Chirimen Donsu (Silk Crepe) Production Area: Kyotango CityLining Fabric: Pure Silk Tango Chirimen Seika (Silk Crepe) Production Area: Kyotango CitySize (Teikin-e is sized to fit a 4/4 adult violin.)Opening Width: 30cmBottom Width: 17cmLength: 76cmSales Price: 330,000 JPY (tax included)
Dressing your violin (Teikin) in a kimono (衣).Teikin-e is a violin protective bag (violin cover) inspired by Japan's kimono 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 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 by hand, applying the tailoring techniques of kimonos supervised by skilled kimono tailors, gently enveloping the instrument.
The design of this artwork is 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 on pure silk fabric and expressed in a variety of colors. It is completed through over a dozen processes, including design, sketching, adhesive application, and coloring, each performed with the delicate skill of specialized artisans.
The pattern depicted is "Tabane Noshi," a traditional Japanese motif.Tabane Noshi is an auspicious pattern represented by a composition of multiple Noshi shapes layered and tied together. Noshi-awabi, considered its origin, has long been a symbol of longevity and has been attached to celebratory gifts.The image of many Noshi tied together conveys wishes for abundant blessings from many people, prosperity, good relationships, and the continuation of these blessings.It is a highly elegant and very auspicious pattern, often used for formal wear such as furisode kimonos and baby kimonos.
Teikin-e is a high-quality violin cover with practicality, and at the same time, it is a single piece of craft art formed by the combination of materials, artisan processes and techniques, and artistic merit.For your own precious violin.It is also well-received as a 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 re-upholstery service for the inner lining.This is an item that will accompany and protect your precious violin for many 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.――――――――――Introduction to Kyoto Tegaki Yuzen Cooperative Youth Association: 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