This product was inspired by the image of Akita`s summer festival, Kanto Festival.
You can use as a incense burner or just as an candle holder.
The candle light will flicker just like the Kanto lanterns.
Enjoy the aroma and light, maybe you will able to hear the festival chants "Dokoisho- Dokoisho-"
---What is Kanto Festival(竿燈祭り)?
This festival takes place in Akita-shi during the summer, to pray for bountiful harvests with many gigantic lanterns(Kanto) which weigh over 50kg. Festival participants show skills with these lanterns, as visitors chant "Dokoisho- Dokoisho-". It is one of the three most famous northern region festivals.
*this set does not include candle
*preferred candle size (Φ:3.8cm×ht:1.3cm)
*Since this is a handmade product, the size, weight, and colors may differ to the picture.
■ Size (Approx.)/サイズ
・base/本体: Height/高さ:1.5cm, Width/幅:8cm, Depth/奥行:8cm
・bottom plate/受け皿: Width/幅:Φ15cm
・candle holder/キャンドルホルダー:Height/高さ:1.5cm, Width/幅:Φ5cm
*preferred candle size (Φ:3.8cm×ht:1.3cm)
■ Material/素材
・Umber brown/茶色:Mashiko soil, Brown ceramic glaze/益子土、茶系統釉薬
・Moss green/緑色:Black soil, Green ceramic glaze/黒土、緑系統釉薬
■ Care and handling precautions/お手入れ・取り扱い注意事項
・Do NOT apply strong impact, handle with care, this is a fragile product. It may result in injury./割れ物のため、大きな衝撃等与えないでください。怪我をする恐れがあります。
・If cleaning is needed please softly wipe with clean lightly damp cloth/使用後汚れが気になる場合は固く絞った付近などで軽く表面を拭いてください。
・Please avoid high temperature & humidity, also direct sunlight. It may result in color change/高温多湿の場所、直射日光を避けて保管してください。変色の恐れがあります。
■ Additional information and notes/その他の情報や注意事項
・This is a handmade product, there may be slight differences in size, color and pattern between individual items/手作りのため、個々に若干の色合いや模様、サイズの違いがあることがあります。