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Kimono Article Learn about the kimono. Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver with pink fresh water pearls. Jizo Clay Sculptures Handmade Clay Childlike Monk Sculpture Furoshiki Projects: Instant Bag Click on Image for Free Instructions. Stamped Pincushions Original handmade cloth pincushions.

Jizo - Japanese Buddhist Monk Jizo (or as we Japanese call him Ojizo-sama) is the Bodhisattva (Bosatsu). Birthstones There are 12 kinds of Birthstones, they are said to bring good luck. The 7 Types of Pearls There are only 7 kinds of shellfish used for culturing pearls. The History of Pearls Pearls have always been a valuable and divine jewel. Precious Metals - Gold, Silver and Platinum Gold, silver, and platinum are traditionally described as precious metals. Cleaning Silver Jewelry Silver jewelry will gradually darken if left exposed to air, especially if any sulphur is present. The History of Origami The first paper making technique came to Japan from China in 7th century. Furoshiki - Traditional Japanese wrapping Furoshiki is a square piece of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that was used to transport clothes, gifts. Crystals (Quartz) Quartz is one of the most common minerals found on the surface of the Earth. The Thousand Origami Cranes (Senbazuru) Many Japanese believe that to fold a thousand cranes can cure an illness or help to live a longer life.