{"title":"Netsuke Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down. These Netsuke beads are hand-carved by contemporary Chinese Master-Carvers (not children), who take up to four hours to make each one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"resting-mermaidjapanese-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Resting Mermaid Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress, the inro box hung from the obi (belt) of a kimono, on a double cord. At the top of the cord, a large carving called a netsuke (pronounced nets-kay) acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  Most of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMermaid resting design netsuke bead measures 46mm by 32mm by 20mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Code 136\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761519542411,"sku":"NET-MER-R","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/nts011-1__34114.jpg?v=1578612708"},{"product_id":"bird-on-a-branch-japanese-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Bird on a Branch Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress, the inro box hung from the obi (belt) of a kimono, on a double cord. At the top of the cord, a large carving called a netsuke (pronounced nets-kay) acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  Most of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eBird on a Branch Netsuke bead that measures \u003cspan\u003e56mm by 39mm by 16mm.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761519575179,"sku":"NET-BRD-BR","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/net_bir_bra_bea_1__39838.jpg?v=1578612603"},{"product_id":"buddha-with-fan-japanese-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Buddha Netsuke Bead holding a fan","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress, the inro box hung from the obi (belt) of a kimono, on a double cord. At the top of the cord, a large carving called a netsuke (pronounced nets-kay) acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  Most of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eBuddha with Fan Netsuke bead measures 59mm by 31mm by 26mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761519607947,"sku":"NET-BU-FN","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/buddha_fan_netsuke_bead__95841.jpg?v=1578612894"},{"product_id":"mom-and-baby-koala-bear-japanese-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Mom and Baby Koala Bear Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress, the inro box hung from the obi (belt) of a kimono, on a double cord. At the top of the cord, a large carving called a netsuke (pronounced nets-kay) acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  Most of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMom and Baby Koala Netsuke bead: 48mm by 38mm by 26mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct code 136\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761519706251,"sku":"NET-KOA-M-B","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/nts085-1__06663.jpg?v=1578612713"},{"product_id":"buddha-face-japanese-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Buddha Face Japanese Hand-Carved Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress, the inro box hung from the obi (belt) of a kimono, on a double cord. At the top of the cord, a large carving called a netsuke (pronounced nets-kay) acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  Most of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddha face bead measures 50mm by 36mm by 22mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761519804555,"sku":"NET-BU-FA","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/Buddha_Face_Netsuke_Bead__85504.jpg?v=1578612898"},{"product_id":"chimpanzee-in-bamboo-circle-japanese-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Chimpanzee in Bamboo Circle Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke pronunciation: ˈnetso͝oˌkē net-soo-key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box hung from the obi (belt) of a kimono, on a double cord. At the top of the cord, a large carving called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke definition: The term or two characters in Japanese for Netsuke mean \u003cem\u003eroot\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eto attach to\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eChimpanzee in Bamboo Circle netsuke bead 43 by 41 by 23mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761520066699,"sku":"NET-CHM-CIR","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/files\/chimp_circle_nts029-1.jpg?v=1683705986"},{"product_id":"coiled-dragon-japanese-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Dragon with Ball Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke pronunciation: ˈnetso͝oˌkē net-soo-key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box hung from the obi (belt) of a kimono, on a double cord. At the top of the cord, a large carving called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke definition: The term or two characters in Japanese for Netsuke mean \u003cem\u003eroot\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eto attach to\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoiled Dragon netsuke bead 50 by 31 by 28mm  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761520132235,"sku":"NET-DRG-CLD","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/files\/dragonwithallojimebead1.png?v=1793491760"},{"product_id":"monkey-on-horse-japanese-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Monkey on Horse Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke pronunciation: ˈnetso͝oˌkē net-soo-key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis netsuke bead has one hole in the base that is called a himotoshi.  It measure 2.8mm to 3.5mm in diameter.  It has a base, so it is also a collectible figurine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke definition: The term or two characters in Japanese for Netsuke mean \u003cem\u003eroot\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eto attach to\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMonkey on Horse Netsuke Bead measures 53 by 30 by 17mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761520230539,"sku":"NET-MNK-HRS","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/nts058-1__04319.jpg?v=1578612905"},{"product_id":"horse-japanese-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Horse Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke pronunciation:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eˈnetso͝oˌkē\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e net-soo-key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box hung from the obi (belt) of a kimono, on a double cord. At the top of the cord, a large carving called a netsuke \u003cspan\u003e根付\u003c\/span\u003e acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  Most of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke definition: The term or two characters in Japanese for Netsuke mean \u003cem\u003eroot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eto attach to\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis horse inro netsuke bead measures 37.5mm by 19.5mm by 64.5mm or 2.52 inches by 1.34 inches by 0.79 inch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct code 136.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761522229387,"sku":"NET-HOR","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/horse_netsuke_bead_1__22382.jpg?v=1578612930"},{"product_id":"turtle-stack-japanese-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Turtle Netsuke Boxwood Bead - Turtle Stack","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box hung from the obi (belt) of a kimono, on a double cord. At the top of the cord, a large carving called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke definition: The term or two characters in Japanese for Netsuke mean \u003cem\u003eroot\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eto attach to\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurtle Stack Netsuke bead measures 34 by 33.5 by 48mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761523671179,"sku":"NET-TU-STK","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/turtle_stack-1__00712.jpg?v=1578612952"},{"product_id":"sumo-wrestler-frog-japanese-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Sumo Wrestler Frog Bead Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke pronunciation: ˈnetso͝oˌkē net-soo-key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box hung from the obi (belt) of a kimono, on a double cord. At the top of the cord, a large carving called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke definition: The term or two characters in Japanese for Netsuke mean \u003cem\u003eroot\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eto attach to\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSumo Frog Netsuke bead measures 35 by 25.5 by 52mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct code 136.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761523736715,"sku":"NET-SU-FR","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/nts003-1__35101.jpg?v=1578612947"},{"product_id":"tiger-bead-boxwood-netsuke-figures-bead","title":"Tiger Bead boxwood Netsuke","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke pronunciation: ˈnetso͝oˌkē net-soo-key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke definition: The term or two characters in Japanese for Netsuke mean \u003cem\u003eroot\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eto attach to\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThese Netsuke beads made fantastic adornments on ceramic jars with lids.  Drill the lid in the center with a drill with a bit for ceramic surfaces.  Drill a matching hole in the bottom of the bead about half an inch deep.  The find a screw that is the same drilled width and put the screw up through the bottom of the lid with a rubber washer to cushion it.  Then screw the bead on the top.  You want a short enough screw so that the bead sits snug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eTiger bead boxwood Netsuke bead measures 41mm high by 45mm long by 19mm high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761598283915,"sku":"NET-TIG","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/nts065-1__76035.jpg?v=1578613857"},{"product_id":"crab-on-octopus-inro-box-carved-of-boxwood-with-crab-ojime-bead-and-crab-netsuke-bead","title":"Crab on Octopus Inro Box with Crab Ojime Bead and Crab Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eIntricately hand-carved inro box of crab and octopus on a cord with a crab ojime bead and a crab netsuke bead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eOn one side you see a crab and when you reverse it you can see that it is wrapped by an octopus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eIn Japanese philosophy the crab represents foresight and bravery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eThe box portion measures 68mm by 80mm by 36mm.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eAn inro box in like a Geisha purse and is one of the many geisha's accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eTraditional kimonos do not have pockets, so Japanese men and women may wear a compartmentalized box called an inro to carry small personal items.  Oftentimes, this was medicine.  Now, it works well for herb capsules, vitamins, a piece of paper with a phone number.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe inro box hung below the obi, a wide fabric kimono belt, on a double cord.  This inro box is a set consisting of an inro box, an ojime bead and a netsuke bead.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eHand-carved boxwood box by master carvers (adult labor).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761625022603,"sku":"INRO-CRAB","price":196.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/Octopus_Inro__91702.jpg?v=1578614287"},{"product_id":"baby-elephant-netsuke-bead-hand-carved-boxwood","title":"Baby Elephant Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke definition: The term or two characters in Japanese for Netsuke mean \u003cem\u003eroot\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eto attach to\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSitting Baby Elephant Netsuke Bead 49.3mm high by 30.4mm wide by 33mm deep.  3mm hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761628004491,"sku":"NET-EL-BAB","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/nts086-1__63869.jpg?v=1578614515"},{"product_id":"frog-on-bamboo-reed-boxwood-netsuke-figures-bead","title":"Frog on bamboo reed boxwood Netsuke figures bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke pronunciation: ˈnetso͝oˌkē net-soo-key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke definition: The term or two characters in Japanese for Netsuke mean \u003cem\u003eroot\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eto attach to\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761639866507,"sku":"NET-FRG-REE","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/products\/bamboo_1__77696.jpg?v=1578614489"},{"product_id":"three-frogs-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Frogs Playing Ball Hand-Carved Boxwood Netsuke Bead Rugby Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThese might be toads.  Not sure, but cute.  One has the ball and the other wants it.  I am guessing they are playing rugby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis Netsuke bead that was hand-carved by a master from boxwood.  The carvers initials are engraved on the bottom.  This is our last one of this design and the artist has retired, so there are no more available after this one is sold.  Definitely a collector's piece if you are getting this as a gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke pronunciation: ˈnetso͝oˌkē net-soo-key.  \u003cspan\u003eNetsuke definition: The term or two characters in Japanese for Netsuke mean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eroot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eto attach to\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct code 136.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31761639997579,"sku":"NET-2-FRG","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/files\/frogsplayingballnetsukeboxwoodbead2.png?v=1793566112"},{"product_id":"chameleon-mom-and-baby-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Chameleon Mom and Baby Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down. These Netsuke beads are hand-carved by contemporary Chinese Master-Carvers (not children), who take up to four hours to make each one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis bead is 32mm high by 45mm wide by 40mm deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis is an unbelievable value for such craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThese Netsuke beads make fantastic adornments on ceramic jars with lids.  Drill the lid in the center with a drill with a bit for ceramic surfaces.  Drill a matching hole in the bottom of the bead about half an inch deep.  Then find a screw that is the same drilled width and put the screw up through the bottom of the lid with a rubber washer to cushion it.  Then screw the bead on the top.  You want a short enough screw so that the bead sits snug.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43965045080285,"sku":"NET-BUN-CHM","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/files\/chameleonandbabynetsukebead-1.jpg?v=1690078567"},{"product_id":"lizard-on-branch-netsuke-bead","title":"Lizard on Branch Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLizard on a Branch Netsuke Bead \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a highly detailed and expertly carved netsuke bead.  The artist's signature is carved on the \"cut\" end of the branch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down. These Netsuke beads are hand-carved by contemporary Chinese Master-Carvers (not children), who take up to four hours to make each one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis bead is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e63mm long by 22.3mm wide by 19.5 mm high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis is an unbelievable value for such craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThese Netsuke beads made fantastic adornments on ceramic jars with lids.  Drill the lid in the center with a drill with a bit for ceramic surfaces.  Drill a matching hole in the bottom of the bead about half an inch deep.  The find a screw that is the same drilled width and put the screw up through the bottom of the lid with a rubber washer to cushion it.  Then screw the bead on the top.  You want a short enough screw so that the bead sits snug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47043349119197,"sku":"NET-LIZ-BRN","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/files\/lizard_netsuke_bead_4139b266-c4c4-4c9a-b099-8613075309d2.png?v=1763617219"},{"product_id":"crab-netsuke-bead","title":"Crab Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; 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font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis hand-carved and very detailed sitting Rooster boxwood netsuke bead measues 2 inches wide or long by 1.13 inches wide by 1.34 inches high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eNetsuke definition: The term or two characters in Japanese for Netsuke mean \u003cem\u003eroot\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eto attach to\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68372292436189,"sku":"NET-DEC-ELP","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/files\/roosternesukebeadleftside.png?v=1793496230"},{"product_id":"coiled-snake-netsuke-bead","title":"Coiled Snake Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis peaceful coiled snake hand-carved boxwood Netsuke bead measures 1.55 inches by 1.49 inches by 1.41 inches high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down. These Netsuke beads are hand-carved by contemporary Chinese Master-Carvers (not children), who take up to four hours to make each one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis is an unbelievable value for such craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThese Netsuke beads made fantastic adornments on ceramic jars with lids.  Drill the lid in the center with a drill with a bit for ceramic surfaces.  Drill a matching hole in the bottom of the bead about half an inch deep.  The find a screw that is the same drilled width and put the screw up through the bottom of the lid with a rubber washer to cushion it.  Then screw the bead on the top.  You want a short enough screw so that the bead sits snug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68373037777117,"sku":"NET-SNK-COIL","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/files\/snakecoilednetsukebead.png?v=1793510582"},{"product_id":"tiger-netsuke-bead","title":"Tiger with Paw Up Hand-Carved Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tiger kind of looks like he is smiling.  His right front leg is standing on a bamboo stick and his right front leg is extended as though he is wanting to shake paws.  This tiger bead was hand-carved by a master carver from boxwood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tiger Netsuke bead measures 2 inches by long by 1.21 inches by 1.65 inches high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down. These Netsuke beads are hand-carved by contemporary Chinese Master-Carvers (not children), who take up to four hours to make each one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis is an unbelievable value for such craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThese Netsuke beads made fantastic adornments on ceramic jars with lids.  Drill the lid in the center with a drill with a bit for ceramic surfaces.  Drill a matching hole in the bottom of the bead about half an inch deep.  The find a screw that is the same drilled width and put the screw up through the bottom of the lid with a rubber washer to cushion it.  Then screw the bead on the top.  You want a short enough screw so that the bead sits snug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68375900455133,"sku":"NET-TGR","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/files\/tigernetsukeboxwoodbeadrightside.png?v=1793565360"},{"product_id":"alligator-netsuke-bead-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Alligator Netsuke Bead Hand-Carved Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLizard on a Branch Netsuke Bead \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a highly detailed and expertly carved netsuke bead.  The artist's signature is carved on the \"cut\" end of the branch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down. These Netsuke beads are hand-carved by contemporary Chinese Master-Carvers (not children), who take up to four hours to make each one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis bead is 3 inches long by 1.36 inches wide by 0.6 inch high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis is an unbelievable value for such craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThese Netsuke beads made fantastic adornments on ceramic jars with lids.  Drill the lid in the center with a drill with a bit for ceramic surfaces.  Drill a matching hole in the bottom of the bead about half an inch deep.  The find a screw that is the same drilled width and put the screw up through the bottom of the lid with a rubber washer to cushion it.  Then screw the bead on the top.  You want a short enough screw so that the bead sits snug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68376070586589,"sku":"NET-ALLI","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/files\/alligatornetsukebeadaerialview1.png?v=1793573355"},{"product_id":"dragon-with-solar-shield-hand-carved-boxwood-netsuke-bead","title":"Dragon with Solar Shield Hand-Carved Boxwood Netsuke Bead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eRoyal looking dragon standing with a solar shield over his abdomen\u003cspan style=\"font-family: comic sans ms, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e carved out of boxwood.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Netsuke bead is a highly detailed and expertly carved netsuke bead.  The artist's signature is carved on the bottom.  It measures \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3 inches long by 2.2 inches high by 1 inch wide by 1.22 inches deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional Japanese dress from the 17th century, the inro box (compartments that stacked together) hung from the obi (belt like sash) of a kimono, on a double cord.  At the top of the cord, a large carved bead called a netsuke 根付 acted as a toggle to anchor the inro.  A much smaller carved bead called an ojime bead, helped to keep the inro box closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eMost of our netsuke have authentic double-holes in the base, so when strung on a necklace they will hang upside-down. These Netsuke beads are hand-carved by contemporary Chinese Master-Carvers (not children), who take up to four hours to make each one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThis is an unbelievable value for such craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"\u003eThese Netsuke beads made fantastic adornments on ceramic jars with lids.  Drill the lid in the center with a drill with a bit for ceramic surfaces.  Drill a matching hole in the bottom of the bead about half an inch deep.  The find a screw that is the same drilled width and put the screw up through the bottom of the lid with a rubber washer to cushion it.  Then screw the bead on the top.  You want a short enough screw so that the bead sits snug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nepal Exports Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68379432812765,"sku":"NET-DRG-STND","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/7713\/9595\/files\/dragonstandingwithsunoverabdomennetsukebead2.png?v=1793579866"}],"url":"https:\/\/lifeisagiftshop.com\/collections\/netsuke-beads.oembed?page=2","provider":"Life is a Gift Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}