Boxwood Carvings - Ojime
Hand carved boxwood beads inspired by antique Japanese Ojime, the sliding bead on the cord of the Inro box. Made by contemporary Chinese master carvers, each Ojime may take up to four hours to complete. They range in size from 3/4 to 1 inch and have amazingly intricate detail.
Reclining Lady
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The reclining lady ojime is not drilled, thought there is a small opening between her raised arm and her head.
3 in stock
Wood Duck Ojime
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The wood duck ojime is vertically drilled through the center of its back.
3 in stock
Circle Horse
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The circle horse Ojime is vertically drilled from the middle of the back down to between the feet.
2 in stock
Dragonfly Ojime
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The dragonfly ojime is carved into a flattened round and is vertically drilled.
3 in stock
Mermaid on Shell Ojime
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This mermaid sits atop a large shell. The central vertical hole is in the shell only and emerges in front of the mermaid.
3 in stock
Bunny With Basket Ojime
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A bunny holds a basket with another bunny in it. This ojime is NOT drilled, but has a couple of openings through which a cord might fit in order to hang it.
3 in stock
Three Mice Ojime
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Mama mouse with two youngsters cavorting around her — this ojime is drilled vertically from behind the mother’s head.
3 in stock
Lively Mouse
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The lively mouse ojime is drilled down through the center from just behind the head.
3 in stock
Desert Camel Ojime
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The desert camel ojime is drilled vertically through its back (between the humps).
3 in stock
Mountain Goat Ojime
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This mountain goat is springing into action. It’s hole is drilled vertically through the center of its back.
3 in stock
Hound Dog
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The floppy-eared hound dog Ojime sits alone, and has a vertical hole in the center of its back.
3 in stock
Puppy
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This attentive pup sits on its own, but also has a vertical hole through the top of its head.
3 in stock
Horse on Back Legs
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This horse stands on a base and also has a vertical hole that runs from the top ot the head down through the base.
3 in stock
Standing Dog
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The standing dog has a vertical hole through the center of its back.
3 in stock
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