Five Nori Tsutsu Cones All covered with an intricately woven

covered with an intricately woven lacquer surface

A forged iron tansu lock bearing a kiku (chrysanthemum) motif

The vessel has been skillfully repaired at some point

Resist is then placed inside the cone and squeezed through to create designs

Five Nori Tsutsu Cones All covered with an intricately wovenThese cones are crafted from handmade Katagami paper, which is produced by layering handmade mulberry paper and soaking it in fermented persimmon juice (known as kakishibu). This process not only enhances the paper's strength and water resistance but also imparts a distinctive smoky fragrance. Once created, the paper is shaped into cones, operating on a similar principle to a cake decorating tool. When soaked in water, the cones soften, allowing