A double-sided mirror featuring a beautiful YOSEGI-ZAIKU (parquetry) design. Includes a regular mirror and a magnifying mirror. Compact Mirror Traditional Craft, Hakone, Souvenir, Japanese Tradition Mirror surface is approximately 6cm. It's a cute round shape that fits in your hand! It is new and unused, but there was a slight scratch on the back from the beginning. It may be visible or not depending on the angle. Please check the images. ⚫️ YOSEGI-ZAIKU, which began in the Koka era (1884-1887) by woodworker Jinbei Ishikawa in Hatajuku, Hakone, is a delicate traditional craft that has gained fame both domestically and internationally. Wood has a variety of colors, grain patterns, and textures depending on the type. YOSEGI-ZAIKU can be said to be a kaleidoscope of patterns created by wood, using the diversity of wood as an infinite material. ◆ Main Woods Used ◆ White... Dogwood, Spindle, Japanese Aucuba Black... Karajindai (a type of dark wood) Yellow... Japanese Angelica Tree, Mulberry, Lacquer Tree ※... Japanese Pagoda Tree, Japanese Ash Blue... Zelkova Red... Chinese Toon Tree Other natural colored materials The YOSEGI is treated with oil. ⚫️ YOSEGI-ZAIKU is a technique that creates geometric patterns by gathering various types of wood. There are about 60 traditional patterns, and it is said that the number can reach 100-200 by changing the colors and arrangements. About the YOSEGI-ZAIKU on this mirror: A "YOSEGI patchwork-style design" combining "Ajuro" as the center with "Yotsume-kei" and "Yahaba-kei" patterns. This is a piece where the craftsman has mixed basic traditional patterns to create a gorgeous effect. ① Top square + radial pattern "Hakone YOSEGI basic pattern: Asanohaguzushi" or "Yotsume" (four eyes) arrangement • Geometric pattern radiating from the center • Developed design similar to Asanoha (hemp leaf) • Also commonly seen in YOSEGI using an application of "Yotsume-ami" (four-eye weave) Geometric patterns commonly used in Hakone YOSEGI ② Woven-like center section "Ajuro" pattern • Pattern that looks like woven bamboo or wood • A classic and staple pattern in YOSEGI • The main part of this case ③ Diagonal triangular composition at the bottom and around the edges "Yahaba" (arrow feather) or "Ichimatsu kuzushi" (broken checkerboard) type • Directional pattern resembling arrow feathers • Sharp impression created by combining triangles • Possibility of an applied design based on a broken checkerboard pattern - Design: Geometric patterns of YOSEGI-ZAIKU - Mirror: Double-sided mirror - Material: Metal case Thank you for looking. This item is also listed on other sites. Please comment before purchasing.