{"product_id":"vtt153-tsuko-tegata-from-etchu-gokayama-五箇山","title":"VTT153 -  Tsuko-Tegata from Etchū Gokayama  五箇山","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis traditional Tsuko-Tegata (通行手形) wooden plaque is a distinctive travel charm from Gokayama (五箇山) in Toyama Prefecture, a region renowned for its historic mountain villages and preserved folk culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is boldly inscribed with 越中 五箇山 (Etchū Gokayama), referencing the old provincial name of Toyama and the remote Gokayama area, celebrated for its UNESCO-listed gasshō-zukuri farmhouses. The accompanying illustration depicts one of these steep-roofed thatched houses, alongside a figure in traditional attire, evoking the region’s enduring rural heritage and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse, large calligraphy reads 通行手形, reaffirming its symbolic role as a travel pass, while a red seal and smaller inscriptions add an official, nostalgic touch reminiscent of Edo-period permits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece particularly unique is its hidden bell mechanism—instead of hanging externally, a small bell is enclosed within the wooden body, visible through the circular opening on the side. This clever design allows for a soft, subtle sound when moved, maintaining the traditional belief that the bell wards off misfortune and protects the traveler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 10 x 3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56904222015819,"sku":"VTT153","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_f72f6316-ebbc-4824-adac-50291295c46b.jpg?v=1774704143","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/vtt153-tsuko-tegata-from-etchu-gokayama-%e4%ba%94%e7%ae%87%e5%b1%b1","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}