"Kira Ori, Shosoin Treasure Flower Pattern"

A obi with a mother-of-pearl pattern on the Shosoin biwa.

Mother-of-pearl and opal are used for the taiko drum, the front of the body, and the sauce.

Kira Oriri: A work of art that splendidly colored the culture of the noble dynasty.

Loved by the Heian Dynasty, it was a treasure on a par with gold, silver and jewels, and was a sign of wealth and eternal beauty. Rare natural seashells are polished extremely thinly and finely cut with expert craftsmanship to create a masterpiece of ultra-fine craft art that has a mysterious sparkle.

(Available at KAPUKI Nakameguro store.)