Vintage Japanese Wood Spindles - Vintage Spool - Vintage Bobbins - Japanese Vintage Spindles - 1 Hole (S390) Set of 2

Vintage Japanese Wood Spindles - Vintage Spool - Vintage Bobbins - Japanese Vintage Spindles - 1 Hole (S390) Set of 2



These are beautiful! They are in amazing condition and unlike most of the others we have in this style, there is only 1 hole across the top. They can be used for any kind of project or even displayed.


They are 19 cm long. You get 2 in this set.




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Cherry Blossom Stickers - Shiny Sparkly Flower Stickers - Bird Stickers - Pink Stickers - Japanese Stickers (S283)

Cherry Blossom Stickers - Shiny Sparkly Flower Stickers - Bird Stickers - Pink Stickers - Japanese Stickers (S283)



This is a beautiful sheet of Japanese stickers. These are more like a thin plastic than paper. Each sticker is outlined in a golden edge that is slightly raised. All the stickers are shiny and sparkly. Some have Kanji which means "sealed" as in "to seal a letter shut".


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Cat Stickers - Set of 10 - Cute Cats S26

Cat Stickers - Set of 10 - Cute Cats S26



This is a great set of cat stickers!  There are 10 sets of stickers. Please look at the pictures carefully.

Vintage Japanese Wood Cake Mold - Kashigata - Japanese Cake Mold - Wood Cake Mold - Opening Ceremony - Inaugural Meeting

Vintage Japanese Wood Cake Mold - Kashigata - Japanese Cake Mold - Wood Cake Mold - Opening Ceremony - Inaugural Meeting



This is a vintage mold called "kashigata". Kashigata was used in the making of wagashi (nama-gashi or freshly made cake and hi-gashi or dried confectionery) for tea ceremonies. You can use this mold as food mold to cook. Please clean thoroughly before using.

發會式 hakkai shiki = an opening [inaugural] ceremony [meeting]

It measures 10.5cm long x 4cm wide x 1cm tall.

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.

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.

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Wood And Metal Stamps - Mixed Set of 20 - Shapes Arrows And Other Stamps (Set 2)

Wood And Metal Stamps - Mixed Set of 20 - Shapes Arrows And Other Stamps (Set 2)



This is a set of stamps that are mostly shapes likes arrows, pipes etc. Some are large and some are quite small.Mostly they are metal and wood. 



They vary in size but the largest is 3 x 2.6 cm and the smallest is 5mm wide.

It is vintage and therefore, not perfect. Please look at the pictures carefully.

This vintage wood stamp is from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at least 20 years old. 



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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.

Kokeshi Doll Stickers - Traditional Japanese Doll Stickers - Chiyogami Paper Stickers S175

Kokeshi Doll Stickers - Traditional Japanese Doll Stickers - Chiyogami Paper Stickers S175



These are very cute chiyogami paper kokeshi doll stickers!

Some information about kokeshi:

Kokeshi are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has a floral design painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. The bottom is marked with the signature of the artist.

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Cat Letter Sets - Envelopes - Summer Post Cards - Origami Cranes - Set of 8

Cat Letter Sets - Envelopes - Summer Post Cards - Origami Cranes - Set of 8



This is a cute set. There are cat envelopes, different letter sets (water balloons, origami cranes, onigiri), and summer post cards. Some are large and some are mini size.
 Please look at the pictures carefully.

Vintage Japanese Print - Vintage Print - Print - Magazine Insert - Magazine Page - Portrait of Taira no Shigemori

Vintage Japanese Print - Vintage Print - Print - Magazine Insert - Magazine Page - Portrait of Taira no Shigemori



I was so happy to find this print! In this print This is a portrait of Taira no Shigemori (1138 – September 2, 1179) was the eldest son of the Taira clan patriarch, Taira no Kiyomori. He took part in the Hōgen and Heiji rebellions. He died of illness in 1179. This is a cut out from a magazine. This is from early showa period (1950~). There are 2 wives behind room screens.

It is vintage so there are some imperfections.

This would be beautiful framed and displayed but it could also be used in mixed media art.

It measures about 26 cm x 38 cm.

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Cute Stickers Japanese - Cherry Blossoms And Tree Mount Fuji Birds S54

Cute Stickers Japanese - Cherry Blossoms And Tree Mount Fuji Birds S54




These are really cute stickers! There are cherry blossoms, dumplings, Mount Fuji, birds and pine.

Vintage Japanese Typewriter Key - Japanese Stamp - Kanji Stamp - Chinese Character - Vintage Stamp - mat - matting - rush mat

Vintage Japanese Typewriter Key - Japanese Stamp - Kanji Stamp - Chinese Character - Vintage Stamp - mat - matting - rush mat



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 "go" = "mat; matting; rush mat".

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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Gorgeous Vintage Snow Print

I was so happy to find this print! In this print there are pine trees and houses covered with white snow. This is a magazine insert. The original one was painted by Suzuki Shounen.

松年 shounen
山水画譜 sansui gafu = Landscape Painting Manual
十ニ 12th

This is in excellent condition but it is vintage so there are imperfections.

This would be perfect for decorating it on the wall at home.

It measures about 27 cm long x 20.7 cm wide.

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Baran - Japanese Bento Box Lunch Dividers - 4 Different Sets Animals Grass F218

Baran - Japanese Bento Box Lunch Dividers - 4 Different Sets Animals Grass F218



This is a set of 4 different baran sets. There are 3 sets of animal baran and 1 set of colorful flowers.

Japanese Beaded Bag Japanese Evening Bag Black & Gold Beaded Evening Bag

Japanese Beaded Bag Japanese Evening Bag Black & Gold Beaded Evening Bag

This is gorgeous and the pictures don't do it justice.  It can be both a clutch and a bag with a long strap. It closes with a magnetic closure.


This is gently used so while it is in great condition it isn't perfect. Please look at the pictures carefully.

It measures about 20.5 cm wide x 13 cm (about56.5 cm including the gold chain strap).

Japanese Door Pulls - Sliding Door Pulls - Pocket Door Pulls - Door Pull Set of 2 Rectangles Brown Orange (A53) Small Size

Japanese Door Pulls - Sliding Door Pulls - Pocket Door Pulls - Door Pull Set of 2 Rectangles Brown Orange (A53) Small Size



These are great vintage Japanese door pulls!! In Japan, sliding doors are very common and these are used in the sliding doors.

They are from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989.

These would be fabulous as frames for your art, a small dish for teeny tiny objects etc.

They measure 3.4 x 5 cm .The "hole" measures about 2.8 x 2.5 cm. You get 2 in this set.

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2 Tier Bento Box Lunch Box Hakoya Pink Kiku Chrysanthemum Bento Band

2 Tier Bento Box Lunch Box Hakoya Pink 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.

Japanese Ceramic Bell - Dorei - Suzu - Amulet - Lucky Charm - Vintage Bell - Nagoya Castle in Nagoya - Migawari Omamori (B1-23)

Japanese Ceramic Bell - Dorei - Suzu - Amulet - Lucky Charm - Vintage Bell - Nagoya Castle in Nagoya - Migawari Omamori (B1-23)



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. 

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 Nagoya Castle (名古屋城 Nagoya-jo) - a Japanese castle located in Nagoya, central Japan. During the Edo period, Nagoya Castle was the centre of one of the most important castle towns in Japan—Nagoya-juku— and it included the most important stops along the Minoji, which linked the Tōkaidō with the Nakasendo.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagoya_Castle

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.