菰こも樽だる

noun

sake barrel wrapped in straw matting

A traditional wooden barrel for sake, wrapped in a straw mat (菰) for protection and decoration. Often seen at ceremonies and celebrations.

• 結けっ婚こん式しきで菰こも樽だるが振ふる舞まわれた。

  A sake barrel wrapped in straw matting was served at the wedding.

• 神じん社じゃに大おおきな菰こも樽だるが奉ほう納のうされていた。

  A large straw-wrapped sake barrel had been dedicated at the shrine.