Janpon Hand-carved wood netsuke inro

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Janpon Hand-carved boxwood netsuke inro

Material: wood

Kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Women could tuck small personal items into their sleeves, but men suspended their tobacco wallets etc., on a silk cord, from their obi (sash). These hanging objects are called Inro. To stop the cord from slipping through the obi, a small toggle was attached. A sliding bead (ojime, approx. 1inch) was strung on the cord between the netsuke and the Inro to tighten or loosen the opening of the Inro. The entire ensemble was then worn, at the waist, and functioned as a sort of removable hip pocket. All three objects, the netsuke, the ojime and the different types of Inro were often beautifully decorated with elaborate carving, lacquer work, or inlays of rare and exotic materials. All three items developed into highly coveted and collectible art forms but it is the netsuke that most captivated the collector, which is closely followed by ojime bead.

Our company has different materials, bone and wood etc. Inro has Chinese characteristic to add your collections, which have various painting on its body, animals, girls, children, so lively and detailed.