This is a silk violin protection bag.Made from pure silk (100% silk) fabric with excellent humidity control properties, it gently protects your precious violin. This is a protective item for use inside the case and is different from a case cover used on the exterior.
**Teikine (Violin Dress)*** **Work Title:** Red Dragonfly (Aka-tombo)* **Design Production:** Created by Mr. Shuken Kinoshita* **Kyo-kumihimo Production:** Ms. Kazuko Yuki
**Size**(The Teikine is sized to fit a 4/4 full-size adult violin.)* Opening Width: 30 cm* Bottom Width: 15 cm* Length: 80 cm
**Selling Price**220,000 Yen (including tax)
**Dressing the (Teikin) Violin in a (E) Kimono**
Teikine is a violin protection bag for use inside a case, inspired by the "Kimono," Japan's traditional clothing culture. Based on the traditional craft techniques of Kyoto, each piece is a one-of-a-kind item created by the handwork of artisans.
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 using kimono tailoring techniques supervised by a master kimono tailor, ensuring the instrument is wrapped gently.
The design is a unique, one-of-a-kind work hand-painted specifically for this piece by Mr. Shuken Kinoshita using wax-resist dyeing (roketsu-zome) techniques. This work depicts silver grass and red dragonflies, reminiscent of an autumn field. The scene of red dragonflies dancing in the twilight sky and silver grass swaying in the breeze has long been cherished as a landscape symbolizing Japanese autumn. The design, which evokes a quiet sense of autumn, adds a calm elegance to the garment wrapping the instrument.
* The fabric is pure silk (100% silk) kimono fabric.* The sewing is meticulous, complete hand-stitching supervised by a master kimono tailor.* The design is a one-of-a-kind hand-painted creation by Mr. Shuken Kinoshita specifically for Teikine.* Every Teikine is a unique, one-of-a-kind item.
With kimono fabric, hand-painted designs, and hand-stitching via traditional tailoring, no two identical works exist because they are produced through artisan handwork. This is a piece that will stay with you for a long time as a garment to protect your precious violin.
Kyo-kumihimo is one of Kyoto's traditional crafts—braided cords meticulously assembled entirely by hand using silk threads. They combine beauty and practicality with a supple feel that fits comfortably in the hand. Kyo-kumihimo is used for the Teikine, utilizing Japanese handcraft techniques down to the finest details.
---**【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.* This piece features Kyo-kumihimo, a traditional Kyoto silk braiding technique, handcrafted using fine silk threads.* Every detail reflects Japanese artisan skills.* Kumihimo artisan: Kazuko Yuki* 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.
Other works by Mr. Shuken Kinoshita can be viewed here:Introduction page for Mr. Shuken: https://shop.kyoshoden.com/p/00001Kyoshoden: https://shop.kyoshoden.com
English keywords: violin cover / silk violin bag / kimono violin cover / Kyoto artisan / made in Kyoto / Violin dress