Japanese Netsuke

Japanese Netsuke Biography.

   Pronounced ‘net-ski’, Netsuke is miniature sculptures carved by skilled artists known as Netsukeshi, who have a background in sculpture and fine arts.
Evolved as a toggle and considered a very intricate accessory for traditional Japanese garments, Netsuke also had an esthetic value. Originally, kimono was the standard dress of Japanese women and as it did not have pockets, they would carry small objects in the sleeves and men added the coin purse and tobacco pouches or Sagemono, from their Obi with the help of the silken cord. To stop the Sagemono from slipping, a toggle was attached to the cord, which came to be known as Netsuke or ‘Roots for fastening’. It came as a set of 3 items- Obi, Sagemono and Netsuke, while the bead, Netsuke came to be highly collectible.

Japanese Netsuke

 Japanese Netsuke

 Japanese Netsuke

 Japanese Netsuke

 Japanese Netsuke

 Japanese Netsuke

 Japanese Netsuke

 Japanese Netsuke

Japanese Netsuke

Antique Ivory Japanese Netsuke

Japanese Netsuke

Japanese Cowry Sea Shell Netsuke & Lidded Wooden Case