Terms to Know

An Okimono refers to a specific piece of Japanese art made for the sake of ornamentation. These feature small, highly decorative pieces set for display.

A Netuske refers to the ornament or toggle used to attach pouches to a kimono sash, in lieu of pockets, as traditional Japanese clothing did not feature pockets

A Seal refers to the usually, though not always, stone piece used for identification in the East, using either black ink or red cinnabar paste to create the signature.

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