Japanese Wood Plaque For Lucky Charm In Temple Or Shrine = EMA
This is an "Ema". "Ema" are small wooden plaques on which Shinto worshippers write their prayers or wishes. The ema are then left hanging up at the shrine, where the kami (spirits or gods) receive them. They bear various pictures, often of animals or other Shinto imagery, and many have the word gan'i (願意), meaning "wish", written along the side. In ancient times people would donate horses to the shrines for good favor, over time this was transferred to a wooden plaque with a picture of a horse, and later still to the various wooden plaques sold today for the same purpose. Ema are sold for various wishes. Common reasons for buying a plaque are for success in work or on exams, marital bliss, to have children, and health. Some shrines specialize in certain types of these plaques, and the larger shrines may offer more than one. Sales of ema help support the shrine financially. https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan/search?search_query=wood+plaque
Sensu, Ogi - Japanese Traditional Hand Fans
This hand fan is simple yet elegant! It is called "Kyou-ougi" - fan made in Kyoto. The color is white, gold, silver and pink on this fan. It is an amazing image of Japanese style landscape painting. There are autumn leaves with trees, pine needles with trees, water in river and clouds. https://www.etsy.com/listing/206736729/kyoto-hand-fan-landscape-painting
Wood Stamps In Japan For Decorating Wagashi Japanese Sweets
This is a fabulous! This is a hand carved wood stamp. It is Perfect For Clay Or Food. This stamp was made to be used in making "wagashi" (Japanese sweets) and other sweets. It could still be used for food items or it could be used with clay and other soft materials. https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan
Ema Japanese Wood Plaque From Shrine Or Temple In Japan
This is an "Ema". "Ema" are small wooden plaques on which Shinto worshippers write their prayers or wishes. The ema are then left hanging up at the shrine, where the kami (spirits or gods) receive them. They bear various pictures, often of animals or other Shinto imagery, and many have the word gan'i (願意), meaning "wish", written along the side. In ancient times people would donate horses to the shrines for good favor, over time this was transferred to a wooden plaque with a picture of a horse, and later still to the various wooden plaques sold today for the same purpose. http://etsy.me/1zkBDB9
Utamaro
I was so happy to find this print! In this print there is an amazing image of a group of woman having a party outside. This is an insert from a magazine. This original art painting is by Kitagawa Utamaro. Kitagawa Utamaro (c. 1753 – 31 October 1806) was a Japanese artist. He is one of the most highly regarded practitioners of the ukiyo-e genre of woodblock prints . https://www.etsy.com/listing/206361401/japanese-print-woman-ukiyo-e-woodblock
3 Vintage Japanese Bridal Purses At Etsy
This is stunning and the pictures don't do it justice. It sparkles a lot! This can be both a clutch and a bag. https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan/search?search_query=purse
Vintage Japanese Prints - Samurai, Geisha, Mount Fuji Etc
We are very happy to have these Japanese prints with amazing images of Samurai, Geisha, Mount Fuji etc. There are magazine inserts, magazine pages, newspaper advertisements, calendars etc. https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan/search?search_query=print
Hand Fan, Hand Held Fan, Sensu, Ogi 扇 おおぎ - Accessories For Wedding, Party And Dance Etc
A hand-held fan is an implement used to induce an airflow for the purpose of cooling or refreshing oneself. Any broad, flat surface waved back-and-forth will create a small airflow and therefore can be considered a rudimentary fan. But generally, purpose-made hand-held fans are shaped like a sector of a circle and made of a thin material (such as paper or feathers) mounted on slats which revolve around a pivot so that it can be closed when not in u - Hand Fan - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia You can see many beautiful hand fans here!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan/search?search_query=fan
Strawberry Candy Lunch Box
This is a very cute bento box lunch box! It says "strawberry candy" and there many pink strawberries on the lid. This is good for taking lunch to school, work or anywhere. Please read the caution on the back of package before you use this bento box. It holds 360 ml. Do not use in the microwave if there is greasy food in it. Wash by hand. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Tier-Strawberry-Bento-Box-Pink-Strawberry-Candy-/131260636656
Tomato & Egg Smiley Heads On Sauce Bottles
These are great! They will hold mayo, ketchup, mustard and more. These are a bit bigger than some of our other items. They measure about 10cm tall. Please wash by hand. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bento-Lunch-Box-Accessory-Tomato-And-Egg-Sauce-Bottles-For-Mayo-Ketchup-/131259768692
Japanese Bridal Clutch Purse / Bag
This is stunning and the pictures don't do it justice. https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan/search?search_query=purse
Kashigata - Hand Curved Wood Molds For Sugar Cake, Cookie And Etc
This is a vintage mold called "kashigata". This is a beautiful Japanese vintage wood sweets mold. https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan?section_id=6167895 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.
Sliding Door Pulls Made Of Metal In Japan
These are great vintage Japanese door pulls!! In Japan, sliding doors are very common and these are used in the sliding doors https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan?section_id=6221715
Hand Fun In Japan - Perfect For Summer Party!!
This hand fan is called a "Mai Ogi" which is a dance fan. https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan
Tengu Long Nosed Goblin
Tengu (天狗, "heavenly dog") / Tengu Long Nosed Goblin are a type of legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion and are also considered a type of Shinto god (kami) or yōkai (supernatural beings). Although they take their name from a dog-like Chinese demon (Tiangou), the tengu were originally thought to take the forms of birds of prey, and they are traditionally depicted with both human and avian characteristics. The earliest tengu were pictured with beaks, but this feature has often been humanized as an unnaturally long nose, which today is widely considered the tengu's defining characteristic in the popular imagination. https://www.etsy.com/listing/195026253/japanese-shrine-wood-plaque-komitake
Hand Fan - Summer Fashion Item In 2014
A hand-held fan is an implement used to induce an airflow for the purpose of cooling or refreshing oneself. Any broad, flat surface waved back-and-forth will create a small airflow and therefore can be considered a rudimentary fan. But generally, purpose-made hand-held fans are shaped like a sector of a circle and made of a thin material (such as paper or feathers) mounted on slats which revolve around a pivot so that it can be closed when not in use. ( Hand fan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ) https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan?section_id=6181926
Geisha
This is a vintage Japanese print of Ukiyoe, Bijinga painted woman geisha by Kitagawa Utamaro. https://www.etsy.com/listing/189779848/vintage-japanese-print-woman-by-kitagawa In this print Geisha woman in beautiful kimono dress is holding a hand fan with seashore picture . Beautiful print!! Kitagawa Utamaro (1753 – 31 October 1806) was a Japanese artist. He is one of the most highly regarded practitioners of the ukiyo-e genre of woodblock prints, especially for his portraits of female beauties, or bijin-ga. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects. It is in excellent condition but 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 18.5cm x 14 cm.
Branding Irons
This is a vintage branding iron called a "yakiin". https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageFromJapan?section_id=6310066 These were/are used on wood, leather...food...anything you want to brand. Please see the last picture to see an example of how it can be used. I think they would look fabulous if used in pottery as a stamp. Also...I think they could be used with ink but as it is metal, the image wouldn't be as smooth and clear as a rubber stamp -please keep that in mind if that is how you want to use it.
Sushi Candy Kit
This is very cool! This kit is a sushi candy kit meaning you can make cute sushi style soft candy. The flavors for this kit are grape. Everything is included except water and sushi wood board to present the candy in. - See more at: http://www.from-japan-with-love.com/sushi-candy-making-kit-popin39-cook3939.html
Hamburger Making Kit
This is very cool! This kit is a hamburger making kit meaning you can make cute mini hamburgers, cola and french fries. The flavors for this kit are like real one. Everything is included except water and microwave (tooth picks for making flags) to make the burgers, french fries and cola. It comes with 6 different colored powders, 1 tray mold, a knife, an spoon , a cup for cola. - See more at: http://www.from-japan-with-love.com/hamburger-making-kit-happy-kitchen-mini.html