A chokin obidome, in the shape of two birds. An Obidome is worn on an obijime and positioned at the front of an obi. Comes in box with obijime
Chokin is the ancient Japanese art of engraving copper and gilding it with gold and silver.
Obidome make extremely nice collectors' items, as they come is such a big variety of shapes, sizes and prices.
Many obidome require a slightly narrower than standard obijime, known as a sanbuhimo
When an obijime is worn with an obidome on it, the obidome sits at the front of the sash and the obijime is tied inside the rear knot. The jewellery at the front is known as an obidome but an obijime with an obidome on it is also just called and obidome.
Made and bought in Japan
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