Only the middle layer between the outer and inner surface of deer skin is used. It takes three months to be ready for the final printing stage. The finished Inden has delicate soft texture that man made materials can not quite compete, yet has durability for daily use.

	Mr. Nishitoge at work

Mr. Nishitoge has been introduced in several books and newspapers for his excellence. It is gratifying to know that there are many places in Japan where traditional method is more valued over modern method.

Last year, the year of dragon, Mr. Nishitoge made a framed large Inden piece with white dragon motif and donated it to Motoise-Kono Shrine in Kyoto prefecture. It is a difficult challenge to make such a large piece without any fault as the printing is done using a paper pattern on silk screen and the printing must be completed with a single stroke. It is his years of experience that made this beautiful piece possible.

	Inden with white dragon motif that was presented to Motoisekono Shrine