This is an authentic Japanese 3 section stacking Kamo region Kimono chest called Isho Tansu from late 1900's. It was constructed entirely of Paulownia wood (Japanese Kirinoki) and the handle back plates have beatuiful designs.. Designed for storage functionality with a minimalist natural wood grain beauty, it uses nearly every inch of usable interior storage space. It is made of thick wood using excellent joinery work in its construction.
Paulownia was the desired wood for the construction of tansu such as these. The characteristic of this wood allowed for its expansion during humid summer months to seal the drawers and keep the silk kimono dry while during dry winter months, the wood contracted to allow the kimono to circulate air to breath.
