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title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And I am also partial to the senbongoshi…"
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#  And I am also partial to the senbongoshi…

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> ““And I am also partial to the senbongoshi “thousand-slatted” partitions that Tadaaki bought for $30 each but would cost at least $1,000 each IF someone could make them today. FUSUMA””

[Nancy Singleton Hachisu](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nancy-singleton-hachisu/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker values rare, handcrafted furniture that is affordable now but would be prohibitively expensive if reproduced today, highlighting the tension between scarcity and modern production costs.

**In simple terms:** Appreciation of limited‑edition craft

Key Takeaway

Rarity drives value

Themes

value craftsmanship scarcity economics nostalgia

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

statement observation

When to use this quote

- collecting antiques
- interior design budgeting
- restoring vintage pieces

Key Concepts

handmade furniture market pricing cultural heritage

Practical Applications

- guiding antique acquisition
- informing price appraisal

Questions to Reflect On

- Why do we assign higher worth to items that are hard to replace?
- How does modern manufacturing affect the perceived value of traditional crafts?

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