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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

Sofia Molnar 9 years ago

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

Sofia Molnar 9 years ago

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

Sofia Molnar 9 years ago

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

Sofia Molnar 9 years ago

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

Sofia Molnar 9 years ago

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

Sofia Molnar 9 years ago

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.

Sofia Molnar 9 years ago

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

Sofia Molnar 9 years ago

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

Sofia Molnar 9 years ago

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.

Sofia Molnar 9 years ago

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.

Sofia Molnar 10 years ago

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

Sofia Molnar 10 years ago