{"product_id":"tomita-sen-kogei-sarakichi-komon-pouch-green-purple","title":"Tomita Sen Kogei: SARAKICHI – Komon Pouch (Green\/Purple)","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0mm; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 28.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; color: black; letter-spacing: 1.2pt; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;\"\u003eSARAKICHI – Komon Pouch (Green\/Purple)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eDelivery: 3-4 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; color: black; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eRefund Policy: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japantastics.jp\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; color: #1155cc; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/japantastics.jp\/policies\/refund-policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eThis elegant pouch features a modern color palette and is crafted from fabric individually hand-dyed using traditional kimono-dyeing techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eThe outer fabric is made from the same high-quality silk traditionally used for kimono. Because each piece of silk features a unique woven pattern (\u003ci\u003ejimon\u003c\/i\u003e), every pouch has its own subtle texture and distinctive character, making each one truly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eEach side of the pouch is decorated with a different traditional motif, each carrying symbolic meanings that have been passed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eFront — Bishamon Kikkō (Bishamonten Hexagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eThis hexagonal pattern takes its name from the armor of \u003cb\u003eBishamonten\u003c\/b\u003e, the Buddhist guardian deity of war and one of Japan's Seven Lucky Gods. Traditionally associated with strength and protection, the motif is also believed to safeguard wealth and treasured possessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eBack — Layered Kikkō (Overlapping Hexagons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eInspired by the shape of a tortoise shell, the \u003ci\u003ekikkō\u003c\/i\u003e pattern has long been cherished as an auspicious symbol of longevity. Its interlocking hexagons express wishes for a long and prosperous life, making it one of Japan's most enduring traditional motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eSides — Hanairi Tatewaku (Flowered Rising Steam)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eThe \u003ci\u003etatewaku\u003c\/i\u003e motif represents the gentle movement of flowing water or rising vapor. Here, it is enriched with delicate floral elements, creating a graceful variation of one of Japan's classic \u003cb\u003eyūsoku\u003c\/b\u003e (courtly) patterns, long admired for its elegance and refined character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e W 14.5 × H 8.5 × D 4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Outer: Silk \/ Lining: Nylon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eAbout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSARAKICHI Komon Pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Yu Gothic'; color: black; letter-spacing: 2.4pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTomita Sen Kogei is a distinguished dyeing atelier with a history spanning more than 140 years. Drawn to the pure waters of the Kanda River, the workshop established itself in Shinjuku and has since cultivated exceptional expertise in traditional \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eEdo komon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003esarasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e textile dyeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFor this collection, the artisans set out to move beyond the restrained palette traditionally associated with \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eEdo komon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Through a meticulous refinement of technique and the precise balancing of existing dyes, they achieved colors of remarkable depth and luminosity. The result is the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSARAKICHI Komon Pouch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e— a contemporary interpretation of \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eiki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the understated yet sophisticated aesthetic rooted in Edo culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eEach pouch is distinguished by three entirely different patterns across its front, back, and sides. This bold approach creates a richness and visual rhythm rarely found in conventional \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eEdo komon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, allowing the design to reveal a different expression from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAchieving such vivid color in \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eEdo komon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, a tradition more commonly associated with subdued tones, demands an especially high degree of technical mastery. The artisans reconsidered every stage of the process, beginning with the precise formulation of the powdered dyes. Great care was taken to preserve the clarity of each motif, preventing its delicate outlines from being lost within the intensity of the color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eBy repeatedly layering resist paste and dye, the craftsmen gradually built up the fabric’s brilliance and depth, resulting in a finish that is both vibrant and exquisitely detailed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japantastics, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47999638929644,"sku":null,"price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6527\/5116\/files\/03-2-1240x1239.png?v=1784967176","url":"https:\/\/japantastics.jp\/products\/tomita-sen-kogei-sarakichi-komon-pouch-green-purple","provider":"Japantastics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}