Japanese Woven Bamboo Tobacco Pouch Basket Tonkotsu Cigarette Case Drawstring VG

Description

Japanese Woven Bamboo Tobacco Pouch Basket.
This Japanese tonkotsu, aka tobacco box, was woven with very thin strips of bamboo then lacquered to strengthen and waterproof. Several different intricate weave patterns are used for decorative purposes and the front is hand painted with calligraphy
This traditional Japanese cigarette box was made to be worn with the cord wrapped around a belt at the waist and held in place by the wood toggle called an ojime.
measures roughly 4 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches