Early 20th Century Japanese Paper Cocoon Bag (1) Cutting Boards and Washboards as the alter table served

as the alter table served as the social and religious axis of the household

The spacious single drawer adds a practical touch

which originated in Japan

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Early 20th Century Japanese Paper Cocoon Bag (1) Cutting Boards and Washboards as the alter table servedThese stunning pieces of paper originated in the early 20th century in Japan. The inner layers are made from recycled paper, possibly older ledgers or documents. This shows how materials were reused with care in the Meiji period. This two slot together to form one big bag. We were not able to translate it accurately, but we believe it is the name of the company or shop that distributed such bags. Originally, they would have been used to hold