Kaneyama Trade - Obon Odori Festival
Four generations old, the Kaneyama Clan brings its wares across trade routes and festivals. Despite being a merchantile-based samurai clan of Doma, this does not limit them from sending a representative with their wares, or services, to ocassional celebrations. This gathering to celebrate and honour those that once were is no exception
As the stall is approached, a well-poised woman with a welcomng, calm smile bids you over. Deep hues of mixtured blues regards you with warmth, as the display of wooden plaques of varying thickness, colour and wood-sort lays displayed neatly in an appealing arrangement. Carrying words of well-wishes for the future, greetings for those long gone or hopes for those lost being in a good place - here one could get their words carved and detailed, to best befit one's message - be it by lantern or riverside
The board offered would display some options of customizing the plaque, ranging from its wood sort to the choice of decor and even a token ranging from flowers to scales. All sharing the price of 30 gil/koban a piece, it seemned to be a quite low price given the craftsmanship...but perhaps such cheap prices was to ensure it was affordable to all.The plaques are suitable to be attached to a lantern or a lantern send down the river[Pick 1 kind of material, up to 2 kinds of decorations and a flower (optional). [All will have space for your chosen name and message)]
You can suggest a custom type of decor.
| Materials - [Choose 1] | Type of Decor - --[Choose up to 2] | Type of flower - [Choose 1] |
|---|---|---|
| Birch | Carved Petals | Lotus (nobility) |
| Cherry Wood | Rainbow Fish Scales | Peony (bravery) |
| Dark Oak | Small Pearls | Sunflower (respect) |
| Willow | Tufts of Tiger fur | Red Camelia (love) |
| Bamboo | Dyed Wood | Cherry Blossom (gentle) |
Alongside any purchases, one can get a free cup of one of the clan's complimentary sake - in this case one called Greeting Dusk. The liquid is entirely clear with a faint shimmering of gold to the drink. Upon drinking an initial spike of floral scents will hit the nose before a pleasant, slow burn can be felt from the strong alcohol afterwards.If a none-alcolholic drink is prefered, please request with the stall owner