This is an eyeglass holder with grape vine decoration.

You can use it as if you were wearing it.

The calm brown tone will easily match any pair of glasses.

Since it is decorated with grape vine flower knots, we think you will enjoy wearing it as if it were a pendant.

–Basket Making in the Shōnai area in Yamagata Pref.–

Yamagata is located in the southwest of the Tōhoku region(Northeastern part of Japan),
facing the Sea of Japan.
Yamagata is divided into four major area: Murayama, Mogami, Okitama, and Shōnai areas.
Each of these areas has its own climate and culture, and each has its own characteristics.

In Yamagata, there are many plains near the sea,
and the Shōnai area is known as a rice-producing place.
In the Shōnai area, there are people who make baskets from a variety of materials.

If you look at a map, you will see the Shōnai area with its famous mountains to the east and south.
The person who makes these accessories
always creates many new things from the viewpoint of the people who use them,
and creates not only practical, but also exciting and fun works of art.