Antique Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Ojime Bead w/ Tiny Mountain Monks Motif .75" Metalwork This obi was made in

This obi was made in a Shibori style with tie-dyed fabric in lilac purple and pink-purple high sheen silk

tense posture

This artwork is named Morning Meditation

and copper coinage

a mandala central to this practice

Antique Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Ojime Bead w/ Tiny Mountain Monks Motif .75" Metalwork This obi was made inFinely carved antique Japanese ojime bead depicting a group of Buddhist monks walking along a mountain path. The scene is densely detailed, with layered elements of trees above and rock formations below, creating a sense of depth despite the very small scale. The carving is executed in high relief, wrapping continuously around the bead so that the narrative unfolds from every angle. The figures are expressive and individualized, suggesting a