Sanada Yukimura – Symbol of Roku Mon Sen

Samurai Hand Towel – “Rokumonsen”- Symbol of Sanada Yukimura *New Release

approx. 40 x 100 centimeters (H x W) | Weighs 80 grams

Materials: 100% Japanese cotton and cord

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Kensin Co Ltd

Since their establishment Kensin© continues to strive for beauty and perfection in all their products. They perfectly replicate figures from the Sengoku period, specifically during the Azuchi – Momoyama periods. These eras were from the years 1558 to 1600.

Kensin© aims to showcase the profound influence of the Sengoku period on their products. They also focus on conveying the different wonders of Japan’s arts through their crafts., guaranteeing that everyone from all over the world will enjoy their products.

Product Details & Information

The size of this Japanese hand towel is approximately 40 x 100 centimeters (H x W) and only weighs 80 grams. The materials used to create this includes 100% Japanese cotton and cord.

The highlight of this product is the Sanada family crest, and the special postcard set of the Samurai family crests.

Hand Dyed and Hand Painted

Artists from Kensin follow the artistry and methods of craftsmen from the Edo period. They ensure to hand dye and paint the towel, doing this one by one for each product. Each pattern on the towel is designed one by one to replicate the exact image and style.

Kensin© artists also guarantee to exhibit stunning styles with perfect strokes during hand painting. As for the dye, everything is done by hand. Different colors undergo proper bleeding to acquire the perfect shade necessary.

Most hand-painted pieces that are available commercially, are hand-washed. Yet these do not offer a vivid color and hand-washed finish unlike this product from Kensin.

The Sanada Clan and the Rokumonsen

The Sanada family descended from the Seiwa Genji. Their clan’s banner was a craft from the early 16th century by Unno Yukiyoshi.

Yukimura was the most famous member of the clan, and his official name was Nobushige. He was claimed “The Best Warrior in Japan”, and the title was used by his enemies. This was not only due to his skills, but also his intelligence and leadership. Sanada styled the Roku Mon Sen on his banner as he was proud of his clan.

The Sanada were vital to the Takeda army with Sanada Yukita as general. He had his m sons with him, namely Nobutsuna, Masayuki, and Masateru.

The design of the Sanada family crest is the Roku Mon Sen. It is often called the Roku Ren Sen. This specific name has been derived from the teachings of Buddhism called Rikudo. This means six underworlds people go to after death.

Here, Riku Dosen was inserted into a casket. It was said to be vital for crossing death’s river.