Ojime, Aligator, 12x32mm, Sold Individually

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Priced and sold individually Hand-carved boxwood beads inspired by antique Japanese ojime Alligator 12x32 mm, hole approx 1.5mm Priced and sold individually, images shows different views Ojime are handcrafted decorative beads, which originated in Japan as early as the 16th century. They embody the Japanese principle that what is useful should also be beautiful. Because Kimonos have no pockets, both women and men carried necessities in small sliding boxes, called Inro, that were worn suspended from their obis (belts). Ojime, made from a variety of materials including wood, bone, ivory, glass, coral, or precious stones, were strung onto the cord that held the Inro, and used to keep it closed. Show more