Five Nori Tsutsu Cones All A forged iron tansu lock

A forged iron tansu lock bearing a kiku (chrysanthemum) motif

hung for a time

covered with an intricately woven lacquer surface

A Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku)

Resist is then placed inside the cone and squeezed through to create designs

Five Nori Tsutsu Cones All A forged iron tansu lockThese cones are crafted from handmade Katagami paper, which is produced by layering handmade mulberry paper and soaking it in fermented persimmon juice (known as kakishibu). This process not only enhances the paper's strength and water resistance but also imparts a distinctive smoky fragrance. Once created, the paper is shaped into cones, operating on a similar principle to a cake decorating tool. When soaked in water, the cones soften, allowing