【New, Unused】Rare Ryumura Textile Art Sukiya Bag 【Urokogondayu Mon (Scale Gondayu Pattern)】 ☀︎ This item has been stored in a chest of drawers without opening the outer bag after purchase. ☀︎ I took it out of the bag for the first time to take pictures for this listing. ☀︎ It has a sponge inside to prevent it from losing its shape (Image 9). ☀︎ I have multiple Sukiya bags, so I am listing this unopened one. As you can see on the official Ryumura Textile Art website, this pattern of Sukiya bag is not currently sold, so I believe it is a rare item. It features the auspicious scale pattern, which wards off evil. How about using it for your lessons? Thank you for your understanding regarding items stored at home. ◉ Pattern Description The continuous pattern of equilateral triangles, a simple geometric shape, is called "Uroko Mon" (Scale Pattern). It symbolically represents the "snake" and has been valued by many as a pattern to ward off evil and protect against misfortune. This pattern is based on the famous Gondayu Kinran, which was treasured (reportedly) by the Nanto magistrate Gondayu Nagayami-do. The pattern and color scheme have been creatively adapted and woven as a richly colored warp-knitted fabric. ◉ About Ryumura Textile Art Affiliated with the Nishijin Textile Industrial Association Nishijin Textile Industrial Association certification label No. 644 Founded in 1894 (Meiji 27) From the first Heizo Tatsumura, the three elements of "originality," "restoration," and "aesthetic sense" have been the basic spirit of belt making. Based on the research and restoration of ancient textiles, a new field called art textiles was established. Starting with belts, their woven products range widely, including small items, tapestries, and stage curtains. #TeaCeremony #SukiyaBag #UrokogondayuMon