The finish design was inspired by Japanese mythology. Jorogumo is a deadly spider woman, capable of both enchanting and inflicting suffering on those she deals with.

This version of the finish is just painted, with no gloss on the leaves.

«...‎In the Edo period, a beautiful woman would lure a man to a quiet place and begin playing the biwa, which is the national Japanese musical instrument analogous to the European lute. While the man was mesmerized by the sound of the music, Jorogumo would tie him up in silk spider threads and eat him...‎»

Art by GhostRider