H02J10Pdf InroOjime BeadsNetsuke

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containers worn by the men of ancient Japan.
Japanese kimono’s, the traditional dress of both men
and women, do not have any pockets. Inro, small
containers, were suspended by a decorative cord from
the “obi” or sash of the kimono.
The Japanese have a
special name for items that are
hung from the obi. The term
“sagemono” includes inro,
ojime beads (small bead), and
netsuke (small toggle). Inro usually
had three compartments, but there
could be five or more separate
compartments that all nested
together. They were suspended on
both sides by a cord. By sliding each
compartment up or down along the
two cords, the wearer could access
the contents.
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Inro boxes are believed to
have begun during the
Edo Period (1654-1868).
These little boxes were
used by the men of the
day to store small
amounts of medicinal
herbs, tobacco and even
acupuncture needles.
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Netsuke are highly detailed miniature sculptures that
served as the toggle at the top of a cord usually made of
braided silk that held the inro container.
rarely worn. Today, antique nesuke are sought after
by the collectors from around the world. Some
nesuke are sold for thousands of dollars.
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7. ASSEMBLE THE PIECES
*Select a thin, decorative cording that complements the inro, ojime bead and netsuke
you have created. We selected a thin black cord.
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*Give yourself plenty of length to thread the length of all the pieces and sufficient
room remaining at the top to tie it to your belt or around your neck. Use the
illustration on this page to help you thread each of the pieces. Tie the two ends
together at the bottom of the netsuke.

H02J10Pdf InroOjime BeadsNetsuke

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