Tombo Menuki - MM004 [F]Minosaka_Workshop The Aoi-gomon design subsequently became

The Aoi-gomon design subsequently became more and more minimal and the last shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu used a 13-stripe Aoi (as presented here)

We usually recommend "Sakura" Menuki with this model along with a Namako Sukashi Tsuba and a black cotton braiding so as to stay true to the simplicity of the Jidai period

The relatively long

The Seido embroidery is based on the Seido label attached to all Seido equipments

Sake Menuki - MM002

Tombo Menuki - MM004 [F]Minosaka_Workshop The Aoi-gomon design subsequently becameTombo Menuki MM004 This made in Japan Menuki features a dragonfly. The dragonfly, or Tombo in Japanese is also called "Kachi Muchi", insect of victory and was a popular auspicious sign of victory among the Samurai. Material: Aluminium Size: 13 mm x 39 mm