Important – Please read before bidding To ensure a smooth and secure transaction, please read the following information. ⸻ Import duties and taxes Customs duties, import taxes, and clearance fees are the responsibility of the buyer. Please note that the VAT paid on Catawiki is separate from any import duties charged by your country. We recommend checking with your local customs office before placing a bid. ⸻ Shipping and packaging All items are shipped by Japan Post EMS (with insurance). If EMS is not available, a private international courier will be used instead. Items are packed carefully to withstand long-distance international transport. ⸻ Tax code requirement (some EU regions) In certain countries, a personal tax code is required for customs clearance. After purchase, please provide your tax code promptly. Shipments may be delayed or returned if this information is missing. ⸻ Damage or issues If your item arrives damaged, please contact your local post office and Catawiki Support within 3 days of receipt. Before leaving feedback, please contact us first so we can assist you. ⸻ For shipments to the United States EMS shipments to the US are currently suspended. A private international courier will be used. Items containing batteries or certain types of blades cannot be shipped. All items are shipped from Japan. Showa-era Japanese Folk Tool – Traditional Wooden “Kanjiki” Snowshoes – Set of 2 A traditional pair of Japanese wooden-frame snowshoes (Kanjiki), originally used in heavy-snow regions of Japan. These tools were designed to prevent sinking into the snow and were commonly used in agriculture and mountain work. The softly curved wooden frame wrapped with rope shows the rustic appearance characteristic of mid-Showa folk tools. The set functions not only as ethnographic material but also makes a unique interior decoration for shops or home display. ──────────────── Period (estimated) Mid to Late Showa era (circa mid–late 20th century) ──────────────── Material Wooden frame Rope ──────────────── Measurements (approx.) Length: 31–32 cm Width: 23–24 cm Handmade – slight variations between pieces ──────────────── Condition • Age-related wear, scratches, and minor marks • Rope shows signs of use • Sold for decorative / collection purposes rather than functional modern use Please check the photos carefully. ──────────────── Recommended for • Japanese folk tools • Ethnographic collections • Japanese vintage interior décor • Restaurants, cafés, ryokan interior display • Winter culture and regional history exhibitions ━━━━━━━━━━━