Hirumaki-fū Raden Lacquered Saya 蛭巻風螺钿塗Handcrafted Hirumaki f Raden Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn FittingsKoshirae Grade Finish This handcrafted saya features a Hirumaki f raden lacquer finishan intricate decorative style inspired by the traditional Hirumaki (banded wrap) motif. Fine shell inlay particles (raden) are applied in alternating diagonal bands over a black lacquer base, producing a striking contrast of glossy black and shimmering raden textures. The silver toned shell

The tsuka is wrapped in orange genuine leather ito (橙色本革柄糸) over natural white samegawa (白鮫皮)

creating a natural and organic appearance with subtle depth and character

Habaki (鎺): A hand-carved brass habaki engraved with the traditional Nekogaki (Cat-scratch / 猫掻) pattern

Derived from the wheels of Heian-period aristocratic ox-drawn carriages (goshoguruma)

also hand-carved in katakiribori style with orchid design

secure grip

and elemental force—interwoven with the perpetual motion of water

as if the wings are gently turning in the wind

the structure remains strong and practical

The sakura symbolizes fleeting beauty

paired with deep brown tsuka-ito (濃茶柄糸)

The surface is carved in relief with bamboo and flying bird motifs (竹鳥図)