Sumida Modern 2010-2015 Certified Products Sumida Modern 2010-2015 Certified Products Nostalgic, yet New. We have artisans who add a modern touch to their traditional techniques. We have factories where they are dedicated to constant improvement for users of their products. Since 2010, Sumida in Tokyo has certified high-quality items that go through an authentication process as following the “Sumida Modern” concept. 1 Kazari Kanzashi 2 Card Holders Tagane no Ibuki 3 Magnets Nippon Omochikaeri [Kazari Kougei Miura] [Shiozawa Seisakujo Co., Ltd.] [Shiozawa Seisakujo Co., Ltd.] Kanzashi is an ornamental hairpin, which was These card holders are produced with a traditional Mount Fuji and animals drawn by Katsushika originally worn to ward off evil with plant and Japanese technique of drawing patterns on metal Hokusai, and Choju Giga animal caricatures, flower designs. Kazari Kanzashi made by artisans with a tool called tagane. The pattern of waves which are said to be the oldest manga in Japan. beautifully reproduce even movements of and plovers from the images of the Sumida River, The magnets carry 8 different designs engraved butterflies and flowers. They are used by Kabuki “Hokusai tombo (dragonfly)” drawn by Katsushika with traditional tagane techniques. Why not bring and Japanese classical dance performers. Hokusai. Both express Sumida and Edo. home art of which Japan is globally proud? Edo-komon Custom-made Tabis 4 Kijaku“ Same-komon,” Homongi“ Same-gara” 5 6 Edo Polygonal Chopsticks [Mukojima Meugaya] [Daimatsu Senkojo Co., Ltd.] [Daikokuya Co., Ltd.] In the Edo era, people enjoyed personal adornment Tabi is the word for Japanese socks. Meugaya, These polygonal chopsticks are handmade, using by wearing kimono with Edo-komon patterns that founded in 1867, makes each pair with careful selected high-quality wood. At its head shop looked plain but were actually delicate and complex. adjustment to fit the shape of an individual in Higashi-mukojima, you can choose a pair Same-komon, the pattern used for kamishimo customer’s feet, his/her gait and even their use. that perfectly fits your hands, grip, or hand ceremonial dress by the Kishu Tokugawa family, is Such pairs fit perfectly and are comfortable to movements. especially popular and well known. walk in. 3.