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'Hinagata kiku no nae' is a kosode pattern book published in 1719. The author of the book is unknown. Two of the prints it contains feature paperfolding designs.

A full copy of the work can be accessed here.

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The Thread Container

I do not know whether the conjunction of this design with archery in the pattern is significant or not. It is, I suppose, possible that a thread container could be used to wrap a bow string and keep it dry, but I do not know of any other evidence to confirm that thread containers were used for this purpose.

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Sake Bottle Decorations

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