May, 2021 | Connect Japan and the world through Japanese spirituality｜ Japan Cross Bridge

tiny miniature orizuru — Tiny miniature Orizuru

Orizuru is a crane bird made with Origami.

Origami is Japanese traditional paper art and kids activities.

It is said to be brought to Japan by Buddhist monks around the sixth century, however there is no evidence about this and the origin of Origami is unknown.

The oldest mention of Origami is the poem written by Ihara Saikaku in 1680.

Now “ORIGAMI” is well known in the world.

Orizuru – crane bird made with Origami paper-, is one of the famous Origami art.

In Japan, we use Orizuru in many occasions, such as prayer for health or peace, as crane birds are symbols of a long healthy life and a good fortune.

By making miniature Orizuru and putting it in jewelry, the jewelry becomes good luck charm.

There are so many Koi ponds in Japan everywhere and you can enjoy seeing beautiful Koi fish swimming.

We use Koi fish paintings on many art crafts, such as Kakejiku hanging scrolls, Kimono patterns, dishes, etc, as Japanese good luck symbols.

Japanese people have a strong connection with Koi fish since ancient time.

Especially, “Nishiki goi” koi fish is beautiful and highly valued.

Red & white color (sometimes with black) Koi fish is a popular Nishiki goi.

Golden color Koi fish is also a kind of “Nishiki goi”, and is believed to bring us a wealth.

So making miniature 3D koi fish is very important for me.

I can create a miniature 3D beautiful Japanese world in jewelry with them.

Also, Using this good luck symbol Koi fish, and adding power stones, I can make the jewelry a powerful good luck charm.

I love to imagine people wearing my good luck jewelry and being happy!

Month: May 2021

Miniature Orizuru art

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