{"product_id":"kasane-isho-dansu-chest","title":"Japanese Isho Kasane Dansu Chest - Taisho Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese tansu chest dates to the Taisho Era (1912 - 1926) and is made in the Tokyo style which became the norm for Japanese tansu in the 20th century. Kasane dansu is the term used for stacking chests - these chests separate into two parts. Isho tansu chests are specifically used for storing clothes. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was common for Japanese homes to have a summer clothing chest \u0026amp; winter clothing chest. The c\u003c\/span\u003earrying handles allowed these chests to be stored in outhouses when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tansu is made in the traditional way and would likely have been crafted by three specialists, a lacquer worker, a carpenter, and an ironworker. Whilst most tansu are constructed from mixed woods, this piece unusually is constructed entirely from cryptomeria wood (Japanese cedar) called \u003cem\u003esugi\u003c\/em\u003e in Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawer pulls are warabite (bracken) style and the black painted iron hardware is original. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551120744757,"sku":"M838","price":1340.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M838Lifestyle.jpg?v=1789233154","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/kasane-isho-dansu-chest","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}