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Mame-kinchaku: Tsuchi-gumoEarth Spider

Size:10.5 × 7.5 cm
Material:ink-dyed cotton cloth , vintage fabric , leather , pottery
Year:2020
note:a small drawstring bag

Explanation of work(RENGEDŌ)
The lining of this haori (Japanese traditional coat) is based on Utagawa Kuniyoshi's ukiyoe, "Minamoto no Yorimitsu-kō no Yakata ni Tsuch-gumo Yōkai wo Nasu Zu"(The Earth Spider Generates Yōkai at the Mansion of Lord Minamoto no Yorimitsu".

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Mame-kinchaku: Yōkai-tachiA Number of Yōkai

Size:10.5 × 7.5 cm
Material:ink-dyed cotton cloth , vintage fabric , leather , pottery
Year:2020
note:a small drawstring bag

Explanation of work(RENGEDŌ)
This is a picture of a lot of Yōkai revolting against the Tempo Reform, which bans the luxury of the common people.

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Mame-kinchaku: Nozarashi Skull Exposed to Wind and Rain

Size:10.5 × 7.5 cm
Material:ink-dyed cotton cloth , vintage fabric , leather , pottery
Year:2020
note:a small drawstring bag

Explanation of work(RENGEDŌ)
A skull gazing forlornly into the distance. What is it thinking about?

RENGEDŌ Profile

Produces mainly cloth accessories from old cloth acquired from antique markets. In 2008 began producing durable and stylish drawstrings able to be used with netsuke. RENGEDŌ’s trimming sense to make old cloth into accessories is marvelous.

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