Shisa brooch, japanese brooch, jacket brooch, resin obidome pin, handbag selling brooch

Love Japanese Style Like We Do

shisa brooch, japanese brooch, jacket brooch, resin obidome pin, handbag brooch

(listing for brooch only)

This lovely vintage Japanese resin brooch was inspired by a gorgeous collection of obidome belonging to Hiroko Kido. Her collection appears in the book, “Beautiful Japanese traditions Obidome.” The resin shisa was modeled on one of the obidome in this book and makes a unique brooch to wear on your coat, denim jacket, beret or pinned to a fabric handbag!
- measures 6 cm (2.5”) x 5 cm (2”).
- weighs 20 gm.

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OBIDOME
Obidome is a kimono accessory. In Kyoto, Geisha and Maiko sometimes call it "Pocchiri." The Obidome sits at the front of an obi on a string call an "Obijime." The Obijime threads through the back of an Obidome. The Obidome looks best on a thin Obijime as it shows off the width of the Objime and can be seen clearly.

An Obidome shows off a woman's good sense and care is taken to make sure the Obidome matches the kimono being worn. Obidome can be worn on casual and formal kimonos. Often, for a formal kimono, the Obidome is made using diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds or pearls. For more casual types, Obidome are made of many kinds of material such as - to mention a few - coral, jade, resin, shell, crystal, gold, silver, pottery, glass, wood, lacquer, or cloisonné ware.

The Obidome originated during the Edo period (1603 - 1867). Some Geisha adorned the front of their obi with metal fittings from their lovers' swords (Katana) as an act of love. In the Edo period the use of metal or swords was banned and artisans started making Obidome.

SHISA
Shisa are often found in similar pairs and resemble a cross between a dog and a lion. Shisa are believed to offer protection from evil. In Okinawa, people place pairs of shisa on their rooftops or on either side of the gateways to their homes. The shisa on the left is female and usually has a closed mouth to keep the good spirits in. The shisa on the right is male and has an open mouth to expel evil spirits. In your home, for the best luck, you should place your shisa looking out a window!