Presentation piece the imperial family, Minakuchi Handicraft

Munakuchi items were contributed to Ise Shrine as sacred treasures for the shrine’s 60th regular shrine removal in 1973. During the removal, not only the shrine itself is newly built, but all the garments and treasures are completely renewed. For this removal, Munakuchi wares such as different types of arrow quivers, as well as cases were contributed to the shrine. Munakuchi arrowroot-woven furniture items have also been presented to the imperial family from time to time since the end of the shogunate era. A surviving photograph shows the weaving of the handicraft during religious purification under Shinto straw festoons in preparation for the festival to celebrate the succession of emperor Shōwa.