ALEXCIOUS

Reflections of impeccably good taste & supreme elegance

What is a lady without a mirror? The urge for self-admiration makes a woman true to her gender. BITOWA* has created two elegant hand-mirrors with a classic Japanese flavor ideal for modern ladies of impeccable taste; the Compact Mirror and the Portable Mirror, both perfect accessories that accentuate the grace of the hands holding them. A necessity and a luxury, the hand-mirror is a must have in any lady's bag. Both the Compact and Portable are beautifully embellished with the soft hues of genuine gold-leaf crests of Japanese wisteria, and lacquered with flawless precision. The slightly larger Portable additionally features two 'doors' tastefully decorated with tassels of the same soft shade of gold. Each hand-mirror is strikingly luxurious and just picture perfect. BITOWA's pride, each one is beautifully presented in a stylish box. They are simply lovely possessions and make perfect presents for any occasion. A keepsake that will be admired and never go out of fashion.

The creation by hand of each excellent BITOWA hand-mirror requires the Aizu lacquerware specialist expertise of several artisans working closely together, in tune with nature, and without time constraints. The results are truly astounding, the epitome of elegant design and top-class workmanship.

Aizu Wakamatsu, a historical land-locked city 3 hours north of Tokyo, is the home of Aizu Lacquerware. Originating in 1590, the abundant supply of local timber, an environment relatively free of dust and moisture, and the perseverance and love of artisans passing their knowledge down through the generations has kept Aizu Lacquerware alive and well. Indeed, it is thriving under the name BITOWA, which represents a fusion of traditional techniques developed over 4 centuries and modern sensibility.

*BITOWA: 'BI'=beautiful, 'TO'=&, 'WA'=Japanese (style)