ojime
- Scope note
- Small sliding beads that were used to suspend the inro, tobacco pouches and money purses from the wearer's belt. These beads were made out of a variety of materials such as glass, bone, wood, lacquer, jade and ivory. They sometimes featured intricate carved designs or were carved into the shape of animals or human figures.
- Date of creation: 03-Feb-2025
Accepted term: 03-Feb-2025