[Inden-ya] Uehara Yushichi's Gasset Bag ■ Country of Origin: Made in Japan ■ Size: Length: 26.5cm, Width: 19cm, Depth: 5cm Retail Price: ¥24,200 Inden is a dyed leather craft that originated in India around the 16th century and has been nurtured by the aesthetic sense and ingenuity of the Japanese people. The techniques were used in the Warring States period for armor and helmets, and in the Edo period for leather haori coats, tobacco pouches, and drawstring bags, and were highly sought after as stylish status symbols. Among them, Koshu Inden uses carefully selected, high-quality deerskin, and with its unique technique of applying lacquer to this flexible, light, and strong deerskin, it expresses unique patterns. This "Inden" collection achieves rare beauty and practicality while retaining the charm of Koshu Inden. As the name suggests, the appeal of the Gasset bag is that you can put anything and everything in it. The hand strap uses raw silk. With an inner zipper pocket and a bottom gusset, the Gasset bag is not only suitable for kimono attire, but many are also designed to match modern Western clothing, and are often used as accessory cases or second bags. The features of this Gasset bag are as follows: Material: As it is a product of Inden-ya, it is likely that the deerskin is decorated with lacquer. Deerskin is very supple, durable, and light. Design: The base has a fine pattern (traditional small patterns such as Shippo-tsunagi and Asanoha) applied throughout. As a large pattern, a bird pattern is seen on the upper right, a flower and plant pattern on the lower right, and a turtle pattern on the lower left. These are known as "Kisho Monyo (auspicious patterns)," each with a good luck meaning. Bird pattern (presumed to be a phoenix): The phoenix is a legendary sacred bird and is a symbol of peace, prosperity, happiness, longevity, immortality, and rebirth. It has been revered as a sacred bird that appears when a virtuous monarch appears. Flower and plant pattern (presumed to be pine, bamboo, and plum): Pine, bamboo, and plum are called "Saikan Sanyu (the three friends of the cold season)" and are a very auspicious combination that signifies longevity, growth, perseverance, and prosperity of descendants because they maintain their green appearance even in the cold winter. Turtle pattern: As the saying goes, "The crane lives for a thousand years, the turtle lives for ten thousand years," the turtle is a symbol of longevity and also has the meaning of warding off evil. The hexagon of the shell is familiar as the "Kikko (tortoise shell)" pattern since ancient times. Overall, it is a Gasset bag that incorporates Japanese traditional beauty and auspicious meanings. The box and paper bag are included (the box is a little dirty).