Re: The yellow beads are Japanese
Re: The yellow beads are Japanese -- beadweyr Post Reply Edit Forum Where am I?
Posted by: Frederick II Post Reply
02/08/2017, 19:59:45

Wayne,

I am pleased to hear about evidence pointing toward Japan regarding the origin of these yellow, blue and black examples.

Often they are sold as "Ojime" because of the classic ojime size -3/4" or 18mm diameter, and large perforation. More often, I have found them on the corner tassels of embroidered black silk folding card table covers. I always thought they are from the 20's or 30's because of the quality of the silk cloth and tassel.

While we now have evidence that the beads are probably Japanese, I feel the covers appear to be Chinese because of the stylization of dragon and phoenix designs and quality of the tassel. When I have discussed this Chinese/Japanese duality with Jamey Allen, he has suggested that the beads may have been made in Japan as an export to China. Or possibly commissioned under Japanese supervision.

Fred



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