Pre-orders for Okinawan turban art jewelry now available!!
*Items will be shipped sequentially from mid-May onwards.
*Please note that as these are handmade by artisans, orders may close once the planned number is reached.
[A crystal of life, polished with all the soul of a luminous shell craftsman from Ryukyu Okinawa who loves nature]
One of a kind
With shining beauty
Your Original
The light shines
《Natural Shell》
This is the most beautiful of all large shells, and its rainbow-colored mother-of-pearl layers shine forth, and because of its beauty it has been used for crafts since ancient times. It was also used as mother-of-pearl work in the treasures of the Shosoin Repository, such as the flat mother-of-pearl back octagonal mirror.
・The meaning of shellfish: Fortune, protection, healing, purification, positivity, and nurturing femininity
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◆ Pentagram
From the Ryukyu Dynasty until the Japanese government banned it,
There was a tattoo culture called Hajichi (needle tattoo), which represented women's pride, beliefs, warding off evil, amulets and wishes.
[Ichichibushi Pentagram] is one of the Hajichi patterns.
The star motif represents going to paradise.
Amulets are generally used while one is alive, but the belief that the soul continues on is a deeply rooted belief in this rich culture. How did the women feel when they were suddenly banned by the Japanese government? It is a beautiful culture that must have had a deep meaning.
I hope you can also feel the energy from the patterns.
With respect and gratitude to the culture of the Ryukyu Dynasty.
【material】
14kgf (pierced earrings)
Stainless steel (earrings)
Luminous shell
【size】
Approximately 1.0cm x 1.3cm (thickness approximately 2mm)
*Since each item is handmade by a craftsman, there may be slight differences in size.
*If the shell comes into contact with sweat or sebum for a long time, the surface will oxidize and lose its luster. Wipe off the sweat after use and clean with a commercially available pearl polishing cloth to maintain the luster for a long time. You can wash it with water as it is, or use a neutral detergent to remove sebum stains.
