Vintage Japanese Hagoita 羽子板 Decorative Paddle Geisha 28" Tools This is a vintage Japanese

This is a vintage Japanese natsume or tea caddy used in the chanoyu tea ceremony

Made throughout of Sugi wood (Japanese cedar)

Made of silk This doukake measures about 8 1/2" any 4" (21

5 x 6 x 7cm) They remain in fine condition

Vintage Japanese Hagoita 羽子板 Decorative Paddle Geisha 28" Tools This is a vintage JapaneseThis is a vintage Japanese decorative Hagoita ( paddle). It's traditionally used for a lively game call Hanetsuki where players hit a feathered "birdie" somewhat like badminton. This is a festive actively played during the New Year's season and come with added benefit of helping to drive away evil spirits. Length = 28" Width = 11. 5" Height = 5" This Hagoita is colorfully decorated with hand painted flowers and a woman in full Geisha adornment.