Red Gloss Lacquered Saya 朱塗

Handcrafted Shu-nuri (Red Gloss Lacquer) Saya with Natural Horn Fittings｜Koshirae-Grade Finish

This handcrafted saya features a traditional Shu-nuri (朱塗) finish—a vivid red lacquer polished to a mirror-like gloss. The surface is bold and luminous, reflecting light with a smooth brilliance that enhances the saya’s elegant form. The color evokes both classical refinement and striking presence, making it one of the most iconic lacquer styles in Japanese sword mounts.

The koiguchi (mouth), kurigata (cord knob), and kojiri (end cap) are crafted from polished natural horn, ensuring structural durability and organic beauty. Each saya is individually handmade, guaranteeing precise proportions, visual harmony, and lasting durability. The overall impression is radiant and refined—ideal for mounting as part of a complete koshirae, or admired on its own as a lacquered art piece.

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