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This listing is for a vintage kimekomi rat okimono made around 20 years ago. Kimekomi refers to fabric art using a solid base such as wood. The process for making okimono involves several different steps. First the artisan marks lines on the base and carves them to make grooves along the surface. Silk is then cut and tucked into the grooves, and then details such as eyes are pasted onto the fabric.  This piece was most likely made to commemorate the Year of the Rat back in 2008, and it still has its good luck paper attached.

Japanese okimono figurines are decorative items used for display purposes. Junishi okimono are those commemorating the twelve animals and mythological beasts from the astrological calendar. The Japanese astrological calendar is known as eto, and the twelve creatures are called junishi. The Zodiac’s popularity peaked during the Edo Era, and it was then that junishi okimono production became more widespread. These days, potters and production kilns produce hundreds of junishi each year to welcome the coming New Year. These are often displayed in shops, restaurants, people’s homes, and in tea rooms.

Size

H.8.2cm (3.2”) x 8.2cm (3.2”) from back to front x 4.3cm (1.6”) across

Condition

It’s in very good condition aside from some very minor wear (please refer to the last photo).

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.