Heian Takehisa No. 8 White Medium Purple

The popular No. 8 helmet series from Kyoto Heian Takehisa.
Purple thread, which has long been considered the most precious and noble color, is used to create this armor, finished with medium-purple lace. It is finished with silver, which is rare for Kyoto armor . The original two-panel folding screen uses two plain wood panels typical of Heian Takehisa, and depicts a warm forest within a refined worldview.

Heian Bukyu, Kyohokuno

With a fantastical style
The style of the work is one that goes all the way to the heart.
It exudes a gentle atmosphere unique to Kyoto.

The warmth of the handmade craftsmanship is evident in the pieces, which are produced by a network of skilled artisans and are full of elegance .

[Birth of a tradition]
He was born in 1941 as the second son of the first Heian Takehisa (Saji Kyusaburo) and his wife, the first Tomohisa (Kyoto City Traditional Craftsmanship Awardee). In 1959, he passed away as the son of his father, the first Takehisa .
Ministry
Certified Craftsman (Kyoto Dolls)
In 2005, Takehisa Kobo became the representative and named himself "Kyoto Kitano Heian Takehisa." In 2006, he became the founder of Kyoto Traditional Industries.
Excellent technicians Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is famous as one of Kyoto's best plum blossom viewing spots.
The workshop is located right next to one of these torii gates.

Heian Takehisa's helmets have the quality of art and craftsmanship that sets them apart from mass-produced products. Enjoy this wonderful Boys' Festival that will bring smiles to the faces of your whole family for years to come .