Sakabukuro
Prior to Japan's industrialization, cotton bags permeated with persimmon tannin or kaki shibu were used in the production of sake. Crude sake, or sake lees, filled this sakabukuro (sake bag/pocket), and under pressure, filtered sake was forced out. Used countless times, these handsewn bags required mending, and their eccentric stitches and patching are evidence of its hard life.
Sakabukuro, especially the mended variety, are collectible in Japan and abroad.
A Sakabukuro or Traditional Sake Filter: Long and Interesting Stitched Mending
early twentieth century31 3/4" x 9", 80.5 cm x 23 cm Saka... (more)
A Mended Sake Filter: Stitched and Repaired Sakabukuro
early twentieth century29 1/2" x 9", 75 cm x 23 cm Sakabu... (more)
A Leathery Sakabukuro: Mended Sake Filter
early twentieth century29" x 10", 73.5 x 25.5 cm Sakabuku... (more)
A Beautifully Repaired Sakabukuro: Sake Making Filter
early twentieth century29 1/2" x 12", 75 cm x 30.5 cm Sak... (more)
A Heavily Mended Sakabukuro: Completely Hand Stitched
early twentieth century27 1/4" x 9 1/2", 69 cm x 24 cm Sa... (more)