Higo Icho Fuchi/Kashira - FKM103 sashiko Handle size: The handle full

Handle size: The handle full length is 11 cm

its gorgeous Inro Saya and Sakasa (reversed) Menuki

Founded mid 15th century by Iizasa Ienao after his retirement at the Shinto Katori Jingu

One of the mon used by the Yagyu Clan (they also use a "two sparrows in embracing burnet branches" kamon)

Kikyo Kamon Engraving

Higo Icho Fuchi/Kashira - FKM103 sashiko Handle size: The handle fullHigo Icho Fuchi Kashira FKM103 Those made in Japan Fuchi and Kashira are of classic Higo design. Higo is a province in south Japan, Icho means Gingko and Zogan refers to a technique of inlaying gold or silver on metal. Also called "silver apricot", Ginkgo is a very important plant in buddhism and confucianism. Notably, the Ginkgo trees are so resistant that they were among the very few living things still standing within the 1 km radius blast of the