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.
Seated Crane
Oji0061
This crane sits and preens, with its little webbed feet tucked underneath. A central hole runs top to bottom through its back.
3 in stock
Seated Horse
Oji0058
This horse at rest has a vertical hole through the center of its back.
4 in stock
Water Buffalo
Oji0059
The seated water buffalo has a vertical hole through the center of its back.
3 in stock
Buddha Head
Oji0057
Nearly flat on the back so that it faces front when worn on a necklace, Buddha’s head is drilled from top to bottom.
2 in stock
Naughty Rabbit
Oji0051
This little bunny is getting into something! Vertical hole through top of head down.
3 in stock
Rabbit Eating Carrot
Oji0047
Hand carved boxwood. This bunny is enjoying a carrot. The vertical hole starts just behind the head.
2 in stock
Mouse in Shell
Oji0045
This tiny mouse sits on a shell. The hole in this bead runs through the shell, end to end.
2 in stock
Rooster
Oji0042
This plump rooster is drilled top to bottom through the center of its back.
2 in stock
Elephant
Oji0043
The hole in this hand carved boxwood elephant is drilled from top to bottom through the center of the back.
3 in stock
Good Luck Kitty
Oji0041
Hand carved boxwood
Maneki Neko Cat (招き猫) waves hello. This one is drilled clightly off center from top to bottom.
3 in stock
Horse
Oji0038
This hand carved horse defies the laws of nature by standing with its feet together! A hole runs from the center of its back down through its belly and between the feet.
3 in stock
Mouse
Oji0039
Hand carved boxwood. This adorable little mouse sits on a ring formed by its curled tail. Its hole is drilled up and down through the center of the back.
3 in stock
Bat in Flight
Oji0037
This bat in flight forms a loop with its touching wings. It also has a hole drilled from top to bottom in the center of the bead.
3 in stock
