[Origin]: Itoigawa Otaki (Japan, Niigata Prefecture) / All of our works are made from natural Itoigawa jade.
[Size]: Jadeite beads: 8mm x 22 beads (size: 14cm) / slightly thin size
[Weight]: 19g / [Color]: Lavender / [Artist]: Kotaki (Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture)
[Feel]: Cool and smooth / [Polishing]: Finished to the point that the scenery is reflected in it
[Accessories] As proof that the product is made of Itoigawa jade, we will include a Quality Guarantee Certificate and a special paulownia box for convenient storage.
About the piece: This is a natural Itoigawa jade bracelet crafted from lavender jade. The jade beads are small, measuring 8mm. They are cool and smooth to the touch, and are polished to a finish that reflects the scenery. *As proof that the piece is made from Itoigawa jade, it will be shipped with a quality assurance certificate and a special paulownia box for easy storage. About our workshop: Since ancient times, jade has symbolized wealth and power, available only to the chosen few. Jade magatama and other items have been excavated from Jomon period ruins in Japan, and the Kojiki, Japan's oldest historical book, contains the legend of Princess Nunakawa, a goddess associated with Itoigawa jade. While many gemstones are used simply as ornaments, jade is said to have been used for a variety of purposes, including in rituals offering prayers. Jade has been used overseas as a material for ornaments and furnishings due to its beauty, but it is also an interesting stone that is used for similar purposes in faraway lands, such as healing the body as a stone with mysterious powers, or as a spiritual stone used in magic. What kind of power did ancient people feel from jade?
Japan is said to have the oldest jade culture, dating back 7,000 years to the Jomon period. We feel it is our mission to spread the word about the splendor of Itoigawa jade, which has been treasured since ancient times, and to convey to the world Japan's jade culture, which is on a par with the Mayan and Incan civilizations. We work daily in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. We hope that our workshop's works will be of use to you.
