We are an
Online Jewelry Store specializing in Sterling Silver, Gemstones, Pearls, Origami earrings and Glass Beads.
All products are designed and handmade by
Little-Akiko.
Check out the
Online Crafts Shop for TinyShiny original handmade crafts and the
Articles section for useful Jewelry tips and information on Japanese arts and crafts.
If you like Origami, You can try some of our fun
Origami Projects.
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Handmade Cotton Furoshiki
with Kokeshi. |
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Handmade Cotton Flower Brooches. |
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Handmade Sterling silver Turtle Pendant. |
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New Color!
Handmade Bead Alligators with Sterling Silver Earrings. |
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Handmade Sterling Silver Shachihoko Pendant. |
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Handmade Sterling Silver Crane Earrings. |
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New Color!
Handmade Hanging Origami Crane Mobiles. |
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Handmade Sterling Silver Ojizo-sama Pendant. |
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Articles
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The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment.
Jizo (or as we Japanese call him Ojizo-sama) is the Bodhisattva (Bosatsu).
There are 12 kinds of Birthstones, they are said to bring good luck.
There are only 7 kinds of shellfish used for culturing pearls.
Pearls have always been a valuable and divine jewel.
Gold, silver, and platinum are traditionally described as precious metals.
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Silver jewelry will gradually darken if left exposed to air, especially if any sulphur is present.
The first paper making technique came to Japan from China in 7th century.
Furoshiki is a square piece of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that was used to transport clothes, gifts.
Quartz is one of the most common minerals found on the surface of the Earth.
Many Japanese believe that to fold a thousand cranes can cure an illness or help to live a longer life. |
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