Ojime Magical Jewels of Japan

By Robert O. Kinsey

An introduction to the art of ojime, the most diminutive form of Japanese sculpture. Small, intricately carved beads, ojime were originally used to keep closed the container suspended from a toggle below the sash of a kimono. This book shows antique and contemporary ojime.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810924714
• ISBN13: 9780810924710
• Release Date: May 1991
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 15.9" x 11.4" x 0.3"

Customer Reviews

A must have for anyone appreciating art and culture.

This book captures your mind visually and intellectually. It is a pleasure to scan as well. The unique range of objects demonstrate the vast breadth and depth of this artform from the Japanese. I plan on purchasing several for holiday gifts.

A treat for the eyes and the mind!

This book is so well written and full of history and interesting facts that I read it from cover to cover. The ojime pieces themselves are breathtaking and the photos are extremely clear. Worth every cent and will start you wanting to collect ojime yourself.