Tsukamaki – Handle wrapping
I am now able to offer you a Tsukamaki (sword handle wrapping) service, handcrafted by myself.
It is made in the traditional way, using Japanese Ito (cord) made of natural silk, Hishigami (Japanese paper), and Kusune (a mixture of pine resin and oil). No chemical adhesives will be used.
For the moment, I only offer two types of wrapping, widely used during the Edo period : the Menpu-maki and the Katahineri-maki.
15 colors to choose from: Black, brown, golden brown, dark brown, navy blue, Nando (blue), Tetsu (dark green), green, purple, white, ivory, blue-gray, gray-green, burgundy, reddish black.
Prices :
- Katana size …………………………… 250 €
- Wakizashi or Tanto size ………… 200 €
Below you will find some examples of my work :
MENPU-MAKI
KATAHINERI-MAKI