{"product_id":"sakura-iron-sukashi-tsuba","title":"Sakura Iron Sukashi Tsuba 桜透","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTsuba (Sword Guard) “Sakura Sukashi”｜Hand-Polished Iron Sukashi Tsuba with Cherry Blossom Motif and Traditional Black Patina Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sakura Sukashi” (桜透)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tsuba is a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiron sukashi tsuba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring an elegant arrangement of openwork cherry blossoms. Long revered as one of Japan’s most beloved symbols, the sakura represents beauty, renewal, and the fleeting nature of life. The scattered blossoms in this design evoke the image of petals drifting in the spring breeze, capturing a moment of quiet elegance and seasonal transience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from iron and meticulously hand-finished, the tsuba incorporates multiple stylized cherry blossoms of varying sizes arranged in a harmonious composition around the central plate. The openwork design creates a delicate balance between positive and negative space, allowing light and shadow to animate the floral forms from every angle. Despite its graceful appearance, the structure remains strong and practical, reflecting the enduring functionality of traditional sword fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface is finished using a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eni-kuro shiage (煮黒仕上げ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e black patination process, imparting a deep, understated sheen to the iron. Fine forging textures remain subtly visible beneath the finish, preserving the natural character of the material while enhancing the refined beauty of the floral motif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraceful and timeless, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakura Sukashi Iron Tsuba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e embodies the Japanese appreciation for seasonal beauty and impermanence. Its flowering design serves as a reminder of life's fleeting moments and the importance of appreciating beauty in the present, making it a fitting complement to both traditional and contemporary Japanese sword mountings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2186\/8968\/files\/9_bc70e90f-7ead-4a74-a734-6d6732e5e928.png?v=1782130137\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TangGu Sword","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55640261460136,"sku":"SHIMARFS011IU279","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2186\/8968\/files\/37.png?v=1782130157","url":"https:\/\/www.tanggusword.com\/products\/sakura-iron-sukashi-tsuba","provider":"TangGu Sword","version":"1.0","type":"link"}