Japanese Doll Head - Hina Matsuri - Japanese Doll Festival - Boy Head - Man's Head - Vintage Doll Head D10-23

Japanese Doll Head - Hina Matsuri - Japanese Doll Festival - Boy Head - Man's Head - Vintage Doll Head D10-23



Here is a very cute doll head meant for Hina Matsuri. He is made from clay.

About Hina Matsuri
Platforms with a red hi-mōsen are used to display a set of ornamental dolls (雛人形, hina-ningyō) representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period. The custom of displaying dolls began during the Heian period. Formerly, people believed the dolls possessed the power to contain bad spirits.

He measures about 7 cm long and about 11.5 cm around. The last photo shows that a wood stick was broken and missing.

Please look at the pictures carefully.




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Bento Box Russian Doll Matryoshka Blue

Russian Doll 1 Tier Bento Box Matryoshka Blue



This is a cute 1 tier bento box.

It holds 520 ml.

Please wash by hand and only use on the warm setting in the microwave.

Japanese Dance Fan - Vintage Dance Fan - Mai Ogi - Japanese Calligraphy Fan - Kanji Fan - Sensu - Recovery Revival Restoration F192

Japanese Dance Fan - Vintage Dance Fan - Mai Ogi - Japanese Calligraphy Fan - Kanji Fan - Sensu - Recovery Revival Restoration F192



This is a "mai ogi" or dance fan. This hand fan is simple yet elegant! The color is white. There is a calligraphy on it. These 2 kanji characters mean recovery, revival, restoration. This fan is memento for new government office in Hyogo prefecture. It is from head of a police station in Hyogo. 

It is about 27 cm long and when opened about 43 cm wide.


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Japanese Fabric - Half Yard Fabric - Cute Beige Rabbits And Waves - Light Purple Fabric - 110 cm x 50 cm (F88)

Japanese Fabric - Half Yard Fabric - Cute Beige Rabbits And Waves - Light Purple Fabric - 110 cm x 50 cm (F88)



This is very cute fabric! There are many rabbits and (sea) waves (traditional Japanese symbol).


*************THESE ARE PRE CUT SO IF YOU BUY 2 YOU WILL GET 2 HALF YARD PIECES. 

***********PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RABBITS AND WAVES ARE TAN / BEIGE not white.

The main color is a lovely shade of light purple and it is very pretty!


It measures about 110 x 50cm or half yard.

*************THESE ARE PRE CUT SO IF YOU BUY 2 YOU WILL GET 2 HALF YARD PIECES. 


The edges are unfinished. It is 100% cotton.

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Cherry Blossom Rubber Stamp - Rubber Stamp - Japanese Rubber Stamp - Traditional Japanese Stamp - Flower Rubber Stamp - Sakura

Cherry Blossom Rubber Stamp - Rubber Stamp - Japanese Rubber Stamp - Traditional Japanese Stamp - Flower Rubber Stamp - Sakura



This is a really pretty stamp. There is a single, perfect cherry blossom.

It measures about 1.3 x 1.3 cm (.5 x .5 inches).


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Japanese Typewriter Key Stamp Buy Redeem Vintage in Showa Period

Japanese Typewriter Key Stamp Buy Redeem Vintage in Showa Period



https://www.etsy.com/listing/195258749/japanese-typewriter-key-stamp-buy-redeem



We were lucky to come across a case of these "katsuji" (Japanese typewriter "keys"). There are over 2300 of these. They are vintage but have never been used. These would have been the extras in case the ones in the machine broke. Please look at the last picture to see what an old Japanese typewriter looked like. There were at least 2000 keys so needless to say, this was only used in businesses.

They are from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at least 30 years old as Japanese stopped using them once the word processor was invented.

This would be perfect for using as a stamp with ink or for stamping clay etc.

This stamp is the Kanji (Chinese character) for "贖" "shoku" = "buy, redeem". 

It measures 2.3 cm long (long enough to be able to get a nice grip) and 5mm wide. The Chinese character itself is about 5mm wide....so please note how tiny it is. It is made of metal.

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Baran - Japanese Bento Box Lunch Dividers - 5 Different Sets -Animals Flowers #2

Baran - Japanese Bento Box Lunch Dividers - 5 Different Sets -Animals Flowers #2



This is a set of 5 different baran sets. There are 4 sets of animal baran and 1 set of flower baran.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baran-Japanese-Bento-Box-Lunch-Dividers-5-Different-Sets-Animals-Flowers-2-/142031127645

Beautiful Japanese Stickers Goldfish in Summer Festival

Beautiful Japanese Stickers Goldfish in Summer Festival



https://www.etsy.com/listing/178692321/beautiful-japanese-stickers-fish-s171



These are really cute stickers! There are cute fish! There are also "scoops" made of rice paper. "catch a fish" is a popular game at Japanese summer festivals. You get to keep the fish you catch!




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Cute Bento Lunch Box

This is very cute animal bento lunch box!  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Animal-Bento-Box-Lunch-Box-Bear-2-Tier-with-a-Belt-/142002550118  This is a cute bear! It is 2 tiers and comes with a matching belt to hold it all together. Please read the warnings on the bottoms of the packaging= do NOT use in the oven, microwave or dishwasher. Wash by hand. It holds 277ml on the top and 389ml on the bottom.

Bridal Clutch - Vintage Bag - Bridal Bag - Orange Clutch - Gold Clutch on Etsy

This is stunning and the pictures don't do it justice. http://etsy.me/1kh57dW via @Etsy

This is vintage so while it is in good condition it isn't perfect. Please look at the last 3 pictures as there are some light stains.
It measures about 21 cm x 12 cm.

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Cute Japanese Stickers on Etsy

These are very cute Japanese stickers . http://etsy.me/1sL5IIJ via @Etsy There are so many cute

Japanese food stickers. There are bowls of soup, sushi, vegetables, sweets and more!

Japanese Stickers - Sumo Wrestlers - Sumo Wrestler Stickers Washi Paper (S56)

Japanese Stickers - Sumo Wrestlers - Sumo Wrestler Stickers Washi Paper (S56)



This is a sheet of sumo wrestlers made of washi paper. 


These would be perfect for scrapbooking, card making or any project you can think of! 


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Vintage Japanese Kashigata Mold Double Sided Kamon Family Crests

Vintage Japanese Kashigata Mold Double Sided Kamon Family Crests



This is a vintage mold called "kashigata". This is a beautiful Japanese vintage wood sweets mold. 

Often made of sakura (cherry wood) and seasoned for about 3 years before carving, kashigata were used to make dried confectionery made of rice flour and sugar called rakugan. Earliest records show that this practice dates back to the mid-17th century. These confections were used as offerings and snacks for celebratory occasions and even unfortunate events. For example when a person died, it was expensive to give flowers or fresh food so, people made these sweets in the form of flowers, fish etc. These items were then placed on the "butsudan" (family shrine found in the house) for the dead person.


Kashigata were also used in the making of wagashi (nama-gashi or freshly made cake and hi-gashi or dried confectionery) for tea ceremonies.


Common kashigata motifs in the Edo era - chrysanthemums, plum blossoms
Meiji Era - spread of western technology - balloons, planes
World War II - national pride heightened - cherry blossoms, battleships - used as gifts for departing troops, ceremonies and commemorative occasions


With the advent of refrigeration, fresh fish replaced rakugan motifs like the sea bream. Sadly today, making offerings for fortunate and unfortunate events is no longer a common practice. This in turn has lessened rakugan demand although they are still found in tea ceremonies and homes. The decrease in kashigata artisans today has made kashigata carving a dying craft making kashigata itself a sought-after collectible.


The shape is that of a "kamon" which means a family crest (which crest we don't know). There are no set rules in the design of a kamon. It most commonly consists of a roundel encircling a figure of plant, animal, man-made, natural or celestial objects, all abstracted to various degrees. Religious symbols, geometric shapes and kanji were commonly used as well. These symbols are often found in logos of stores (which help to identify what they sell), sushi restaurants, and on packages of food to lend an air of elegance. Senbei (Japanese crackers) and other traditional Japanese sweets may also use one.

*You can use this mold as food mold to cook. Please clean thoroughly before using.



It measures 18cm long x 7.2 cm wide x 2.5 cm tall. 

Rabbit 1 Tier Bento Box Pink

Rabbit 1 Tier Bento Box Pink



This is a cute 1 tier bento box.

It holds 520 ml.

Please wash by hand and only use on the warm setting in the microwave.

Japanese Fabric- Maneki Neko Fabric - Traditional Japanese - Blue Fabric - Lucky Cat Fabric (F156) SMALL SIZE

Japanese Fabric- Maneki Neko Fabric - Traditional Japanese - Blue Fabric - Lucky Cat Fabric (F156) SMALL SIZE



This is very cute! There are maneki neko (lucky cats) beckoning wealth and health to you! There are also temari balls (thread balls) and bells.


It measures about 25 x 50cm.

*************** These are pre cut. If you order 2 you will get 2 pieces.


The edges are unfinished. It is 100% cotton.




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Cute Japanese Stickers Summer Theme Chiyogami Paper Stickers (s112) Goldfish Kingyo

Cute Japanese Stickers Summer Theme Chiyogami Paper Stickers (s112) Goldfish Kingyo



These are cute Japanese summer stickers. There are many fish and lily pads. Some are raised. These stickers are made of chiyogami paper. 


These would be perfect for scrapbooking, card making or any project you can think of! 


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2 Tier Bento Box Lunch Box Hakoya Green Kiku Chrysanthemum Bento Band Incl

2 Tier Bento Box Lunch Box Hakoya Green Kiku Chrysanthemum Bento Band Incl



This bento box is stunning!  The pictures really can't capture how beautiful it is!  The chrysanthemums are slightly raised and sparkly!

It is 2 tiers and measures about 14 x9.5 x 7 cm. 

One layer holds 160ml and one holds 230 ml.

It comes with a black band to hold it together. Safe temperatures range from -20 ~ 140 degrees Celsius.

It can be used in a microwave WITH the lids. I would wash by hand.

It is made in Japan.

Plum Blossom Fabric - Pink Orange Cream - Flower Fabric - 110 cm x 100 cm (F166-P2)

Japanese Fabric - Cotton Fabric - 1 Yard - Plum Blossom Fabric - Pink Orange Cream - Flower Fabric - 110 cm x 100 cm (F166-P2)



This is very pretty fabric! There are pink and orange plum blossoms on a cream background.

The plum blossoms are about 4.5 cm wide.

It measures about 110 x 100cm or 1 yard. This is precut so if you order 2 you will get 2 one yard pieces.

The edges are unfinished. It is 100% cotton.

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Sumo Stickers Japanese Chiyogami Stickers S50

This is a beautiful sheet of Japanese  stickers.  They are made of washi paper. There are sumo wrestlers !


These would be perfect for scrapbooking, card making or any project you can think of! 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sumo-Stickers-Japanese-Chiyogami-Stickers-S50-/131835565419

Japanese Ceramic Bell - Dorei - Suzu - Amulet - Lucky Charm - Vintage Bell - Bullring - plaza de toros in Ehime - Uwajima (B10)

This is a ceramic bell called 土鈴 "dorei". 鈴 is "Suzu" which means bell and 土 is "do" which means earth, soil and is part of 粘土 meaning clay. So...this is a clay/ceramic bell. These bells have a ceramic ball inside so the sound is a coarse, rolling sound. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/385161680/japanese-ceramic-bell-dorei-suzu-amulet

Bells of all kinds, have a long history in Japan. Dorei (ceramic bells) date back to the prehistoric Jomon Era (10,000 B.C.-300 B.C.). These bells were used to scare away evil. At Shinto shrines, large bells drape over entrances, as it is said that ringing them calls gets the attention of the Gods allowing one to acquire positive power and authority, while repelling evil.

This is a "migawari suzu" which is a type of "omamori". Omamori are amulets - they are physical objects that contain the spiritual essence and powers of a deity or buddha . " Migawari omamori" (身代わりお守り,means that the item takes the place of the person...so the bad luck is transferred, in this case, to the bell.

For a fabulous and interesting read on omamori please see http://www.tofugu.com/2014/06/25/omamori-protecting-yourself-in-little-ways/


This bell is from Bullring - plaza de toros in Ehime, Uwajima. There is oral communication that the fishermen of Fukuura rescued the Netherlands ship which was drifting about Uwakai about the origin of bullfighting in the second half of the 17th century, and two cows presented as the greeting started by having fought by chance, the angle of a cow is automatically compared in a field from a farmer building the strong Japanese beef for farming at the Kamakura period, and there is also an opinion of having made this into amusement.

If bullfighting carries out from it being the spontaneous thing to depend on the combative instinct of a cow, you should think that the origin started with introduction of the cow for farming.

Bullfighting of Uwajima

The origin, a history, and present

http://www.tougyu.com/tougyu-e/togyu/index.html

闘牛 = togyu = bull fight

宇和島 uwajima 

鈴 suzu = bell

This bell is about 11 cm high (including rope loop) and about 6 cm wide.

This will be will padded and shipped in a box.