Brown Ishime Lacquered Saya 茶石目塗

Handcrafted Brown Ishime Lacquered Saya with Natural Horn Fittings｜Koshirae-Grade Finish

This handcrafted saya features a Cha-ishime-nuri (茶石目塗) finish—a brown lacquer surface textured with fine stone-like granules. The ishime technique creates a subtle, matte appearance that emphasizes durability and understated elegance, offering a more subdued alternative to glossy lacquer styles. The warm brown tone adds a natural, earthy character while preserving the refined aesthetics of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

The koiguchi (mouth), kurigata (cord knob), and kojiri (end cap) are made from polished natural horn, ensuring both structural strength and organic beauty. Each saya is individually handmade, guaranteeing precise proportions, visual harmony, and lasting durability. The overall impression is restrained, robust, and elegant—perfect for mounting as part of a complete koshirae, or appreciated on its own as a lacquered art object.

The saya shown in the photos is sized for a katana, but wakizashi and tanto sizes are also available, all at the same price.