Five Nori Tsutsu Cones All A Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku)

A Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku)

and the hand-carved wooden handle provides an ergonomic grip

Such plates were used for serving sweets (wagashi) during the tea ceremony (chanoyu)

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

hung for a time

Five Nori Tsutsu Cones All A Japanese hanging scroll (kakejiku)These 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