These are bangles made of grape vine. There is 3-ring type and 5-ring type.
Both types are made the same.Each ring has two to three flower knots.This is 3-ring type.This is 5-ring type.Since they are woven by hand from natural materials, they vary slightly in size, shape, and texture.Here is a view of 3-ring type wearing.Here is 5-ring type.
It seems to go well with light fabrics and design outfits. Each grape vine undulates in a different way, and when they are bundled together, harmony is created.
It would be good to match the same material with a basket bag, or use it as a point of reference for a simple outfit.
It will gradually become shiny as you use it and touch and stroke it with your hands.
Please choose either type you prefer.
–Basket Making in the Shōnai area in Yamagata Pref.–
Yamagata is located in the southwest of the Tōhoku region(Northeastern part of Japan), facing the Sea of Japan. Yamagata is divided into four major area: Murayama, Mogami, Okitama, and Shōnai areas. Each of these areas has its own climate and culture, and each has its own characteristics.
In Yamagata, there are many plains near the sea, and the Shōnai area is known as a rice-producing place. In the Shōnai area, there are people who make baskets from a variety of materials.
If you look at a map, you will see the Shōnai area with its famous mountains to the east and south. The person who makes these accessories always creates many new things from the viewpoint of the people who use them, and creates not only practical, but also exciting and fun works of art.
These are bangles made of grape vine. There is 3-ring type and 5-ring type.
Both types are made the same.Each ring has two to three flower knots.This is 3-ring type.This is 5-ring type.Since they are woven by hand from natural materials, they vary slightly in size, shape, and texture.Here is a view of 3-ring type wearing.Here is 5-ring type.
It seems to go well with light fabrics and design outfits. Each grape vine undulates in a different way, and when they are bundled together, harmony is created.
It would be good to match the same material with a basket bag, or use it as a point of reference for a simple outfit.
It will gradually become shiny as you use it and touch and stroke it with your hands.
Please choose either type you prefer.
–Basket Making in the Shōnai area in Yamagata Pref.–
Yamagata is located in the southwest of the Tōhoku region(Northeastern part of Japan), facing the Sea of Japan. Yamagata is divided into four major area: Murayama, Mogami, Okitama, and Shōnai areas. Each of these areas has its own climate and culture, and each has its own characteristics.
In Yamagata, there are many plains near the sea, and the Shōnai area is known as a rice-producing place. In the Shōnai area, there are people who make baskets from a variety of materials.
If you look at a map, you will see the Shōnai area with its famous mountains to the east and south. The person who makes these accessories always creates many new things from the viewpoint of the people who use them, and creates not only practical, but also exciting and fun works of art.
These are bangles made of grape vine. There is 3-ring type and 5-ring type.
Both types are made the same.Each ring has two to three flower knots.This is 3-ring type.This is 5-ring type.Since they are woven by hand from natural materials, they vary slightly in size, shape, and texture.Here is a view of 3-ring type wearing.Here is 5-ring type.
It seems to go well with light fabrics and design outfits. Each grape vine undulates in a different way, and when they are bundled together, harmony is created.
It would be good to match the same material with a basket bag, or use it as a point of reference for a simple outfit.
It will gradually become shiny as you use it and touch and stroke it with your hands.
Please choose either type you prefer.
–Basket Making in the Shōnai area in Yamagata Pref.–
Yamagata is located in the southwest of the Tōhoku region(Northeastern part of Japan), facing the Sea of Japan. Yamagata is divided into four major area: Murayama, Mogami, Okitama, and Shōnai areas. Each of these areas has its own climate and culture, and each has its own characteristics.
In Yamagata, there are many plains near the sea, and the Shōnai area is known as a rice-producing place. In the Shōnai area, there are people who make baskets from a variety of materials.
If you look at a map, you will see the Shōnai area with its famous mountains to the east and south. The person who makes these accessories always creates many new things from the viewpoint of the people who use them, and creates not only practical, but also exciting and fun works of art.
