tokyotrad - Buddhism Items http://www.tokyotrad.com/ This web site sells Buddhism items mainly and traditional items. ja Copyright 2010 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:42:59 +0900 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OPEN!! - The Great Buddhism Artisan, Mukoyoshi Yuboku Artisan's name is Mukoyoshi Yuboku. He is an inheritor of Kei-ha.
www.tokyotrad.com/mukoyoshi.html


Kei-ha is one of Buddhism art schools that began at Kamakura era (12th century). Unkei and Kaikei are historical representative craftsmen. They had changed the world of Buddhism sculpture dramatically. As they are mentioned on Japanese history textbook, many Japanese people know them.

His works is so sophisticated!
Actually, you can see his works at Buddhism temples and Museum. It's super high-rank Buddhism art.


His works will stay to many generations!! ]]> http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/09/open_the_great_buddhism_artisa.html http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/09/open_the_great_buddhism_artisa.html 08CB Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:42:59 +0900 Craftsman's Works (Buddhism sculpture) is Coming Soon I've reached an agreement about transaction.
The Buddhism artisan: KENTARO SUZUKI


He is promising Buddhism craftsman. He was well trained as pupil under MUKOYOSHI YUBOKU who is one of the most famous Buddhism artisan, called Dai-Busshi (means great Buddhism artian).
He has many knowledge of special features about wood. I mean, he makes use of a wood's individual features such as the grain of wood. Because Japanese people love the grain of wood and pure appearance of material.
His works were paid by some temples. So we can see them at there.


He can make all kinds of Buddhism icons.
He doesn't use file or sandpaper. He uses various gravers only. All handmade, and all wood (no using a metal such as nails) . It's very sophisticated!!



above: Dainichi Nyorai test carving
below: Bishamon-ten. left half is rough carving. right half is finished (no files and no sandpaper)

To our surprise, he has abnormal power of concentration, he can make it about two weeks unless he accepts other reservations.
He is particular about "Made in Japan", and he's making it. That's why the price is not so cheap (it's keeping high quality that Buddhism temples are buying).
(Expected price is 3000 - 6000 USD on an average.)

It won't be long to sell it!! Please look forward to!!
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TWO PACKS A BOX
SPEC
made of natural materials (Jinko and sandalwood)

Width(cm) Height(cm) Depth(cm) Weight(g)
Size
 
 
within 200g
 
Box  8cm  11cm 1.5cm   

Buddhism Incense and Traditional Japanese scent though...

You're welcome regardless of Buddhist!!
These series are Buddhism Insence with Traditional Japanese scent.
But, of course non-Buddhism believer can use it as you like (using such as aroma).
Please enjoy traditional Japanese scents!!

Zukou is the incense powder that Buddhism monk and believer use for purifying own body (actually hands only) before praying to Buddha.

HOW TO USE: (see also pictures below)
1. Because of 100% natural materials, the scent are strong. So, it's enough at a spoonful of earpick.
2. Put it on palm of the hands
3. Rub it on back and palm of the hands like washing hands.(it gives beautiful scent with your temperature only)

We're selling Buddhism Incense made by KOUSHI (traditional incense master)

KOUSHI means Insence Master (craftsperson). Koushi can make traditional Japanese incense that Japanese Imperial household, noble class, Buddhism temples and Shogun loved (Japan have not social class system at present).
  We have direct deal with KOUSHI, MAMIKO IMAI.
She uses 100% natural materials only (such as Jinko and sandalwood...). The scent is the stronger and the most beautiful than any other general ones. That's proof of master's handmade!!

If you want to enjoy traditional Japanese scent, that's the best!!

Here are three kinds of scents

ASATSUYU (means morning glory's dew).
It's refreshing and sweet beauty scent as if shining the morning dew.

MURASAKI-no-KOROMO (means purple clothes)
It's dignified and noble scent as if surplice. (the purple Buddhism monk's surplice is the highest rank)

RENGE (means lotus)
It's strong, bright and tenderly scent like lotus in the summer.







49.99 USD (+ free shipping) If you don't mind Air Percel Post. If not, you need to pay for it 10.00 USD by EMS.

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What do you think?



She is Kissho-ten (Sri-mahadevi).
She was arranged to modern beautiful Deva!!

The image of beautiful woman used to have changed depending on times or culture.
Generally, traditionally images of the goddess are beautiful woman of Nara and Heian period (7 - 12th century).


The images of old times are quite different from contemporary images of beautiful woman.
So, this Kissho-ten was arranged by promising young girl artist, Ranzan Sho.
She is famous illustrator who is good at painting Deva.
She revises Deva to modern looks like a anime or manga with her imagination from traditional looks. But her pictures never profane the Buddhism
Actually, her works can be seen at some temples.

Here are five deva (six postcards set)
That's cool, if you get it into frames!!



]]> http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/07/modern_beautiful_buddhism_deva.html http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/07/modern_beautiful_buddhism_deva.html 06OB Buddhism icon Buddhism image Deva drawings Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:41:38 +0900 Three-dimensional AMIDA (Amitabha) SANZON RAIGO　（阿弥陀来迎図立体表現） He is a promising young Buddhism artisan. Already his works was bought by some Buddhism temples.
He and I have reached agreement on dealing. If you have any questions, please let me know.

By the way, these pictures (two pictures below) are brand new his works.
AMIDA SANZON RAIGO.

According to Buddhism Sutra (Kammuryoju Kyo), when we died, Amida Nyorai comes for us to take us to Gokuraku Jodo.
* Gokuraku Jodo (literal translation : extremely happy pure land. It's close to Christian Heaven).

From that reason, AMIDA is believed in many people. Especially, ancient people believed that AMIDA take us to Gokuraku Jodo as riding on their clouds from far west.

AMIDA-SANZON-RAIGO were painted too much as expression of their imagination.(for example)


This time, Buddhism artisan, M. Yamaguchi has expressed AMIDA-SANZON-RAIGO as three-dimensional.
It's super sophisticated works!!

The timber is Kiso-Hinoki (Kiso Japanese cypress is the super high-rank timber).
Production period is one year.
Price : 15,900.00 USD / 12,000.00 EUR (It's a little cheap price than generally market prices.)


AMIDA SANZON RAIGO (Amida and his attendants are coming)
Center : Amida Nyorai (Amitabha)
Right : Seishi Bosatsu (Mahasthamaprapta)
Left : Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara)


Three-dimensional expression. ]]> http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/07/threedimensional_amida_amitabh.html http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/07/threedimensional_amida_amitabh.html 08CB Amida Buddhism Craftsman Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:37:03 +0900 Antique Hanging Scroll: SHOMEN KONGO I have the official license of antique dealer of Japan #441370000506
This item is guaranteed!!
Antique Hanging Scroll: SHOMEN KONGO
[The latter of Edo or Showa period: hanging scroll: handwriting: Japanese old paper]

SPEC
made of Japanese old paper (Washi)

Width(cm) Height(cm) Depth(cm) Weight(g)
Size
38cm
(14.96)
128cm
(50.39 inch)
-cm
within -g

The picture describes extinct Japanese habit.
Though it's extinct habits, Koushin-ko was held till Edo period (till 1868) in Japan.
Koushin-ko was Japanese habit which carried out in every two months.

Ancient people believed that there is a bug called "Sanshi" inside own body.
This bug reports people's past action to the God in Koushin day's night (every two months).
That's why, people that feared God's punishment never slept all night. They used to talk or drink through the night not to let bug go to the God.

There was a habit like that till 1868 in Japan. Then people appealed to SHOMEN KONGO for mercy.

Though Japanese who knows that are reducing, it's rare Buddhism image. Because the habit itself is extinct.

This hanging scroll have some damages or stains, because it's old one. Please recognize it. This hanging scroll is handwriting.
It have historically value!!

IT'S RARE!!
Currently unavailable!
It's rarely chance to get it!!!
I think that Buddhism is a near philosophy rather than a religion.
This item is miniature art (whether you have nothing to believe in Buddhism or not).




We have the official license of antique dealer of Japan #441370000506

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SPEC
made of cotton

Width(cm) Height(cm) Depth(cm) Weight(g)
Size
33cm
90cm

TENUGUI is often introduced to tools as hand towel, but actually TENUGUI is not only hand towel but is tools that have various uses. For example, wrap things, roll own head up when they take part in festival...
It is TENUGUI that not to sew up an edge tightly, but it would not become loose if you would wash it well.

It's desperate measure by persecuted Japanese Christians
From Toyotomi regime to Tokugawa shogunate (1590 - 1874), believing Christianity was prohibited. Old Japanese Christian is called "Kirishitan". Due to the regulations, Japanese Christian had camouflaged to believe.

Though it's Fudoh Myo-Oh of Buddhism image and the Sanskrit outwardly, this Sanskrit has no meaning. In fact, it was letting 'J' of Jesus be Sanskrit-like and it was blended to Fudoh.

This item is Tokyotrad's Original Item!!
It's O.K. that you think as one of old art design. This item is not related with religious activities.
You can arrange it to tapestry or into frame. Of course, you can use this as Tenugui (hand towel).
This picture is original Hanging Scroll (made of Japanese paper) in Edo period. I have sold some antique Hidden Chistian's Fudoh at eBay. Sometimes, I can get this antique. Because I have the official license of antique dealer of Japan #441370000506.
If you want antique one, please let me know.
This picture (right) is Eikoku-ji temple at Nagoya. You can see many Kirishitan's item at Kirishitan Museum in this temple.
Those area before Buddhism temple was execution ground to execute Kirishitan mainly (Because believing Christianity was prohibited from 1590 to 1874). Tokugawa Mitsutomo, the lord of those area, made decision to abolish execution ground, and he ordered to establish Eikoku-ji to hold a service for the victim's soul.







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Yakusugi is Japanese cedar of Yaku that has 500 meter high and over one thousand years old. And the tree has many rosin than any other trees. That's why Yakusugi is hardly decay timber.

SPEC
MADE OF YAKUSUGI

Width(cm) Height(cm) Depth(cm) Weight(g)
Size
10cm
(3.93 in)
22cm
(8.66 in)
10cm
(3.93 in)
within 500g
(within 1.10lb)
every items are not the same perfectly as a pictures
Yakusugi is limited resources.
Cutting a living Yakusugi is prohibited. Because of The law of ban for cutting Yakusugi was enacted by Japanese government in 1970. But using buried or collapsed Yakusugi by typhoon is allowed. And The whole of Yaku isle. was registered as natural World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1993.

The reason of expensive.
"HANDCRAFTED by Special craftsmen" and
"Limited resources YAKUSUGI"

Please See Also this our URL, there is detailed explanation
http://www.tokyotrad.com/ebay/yaku_explain.htm

That's why only the limited stores can sell them. IT'S INVALUABLE MATERIAL!! WE'RE TREATING AUTHENTIC ONE!!

As this timber can't be steady supplied,
it's RARE item!
Because material itself is precious and not cheap, it would be high-priced. But I think that it's never expensive shopping.
About DAINICHI
Supreme Buddha and symbol of truth of universe.
DAINICHI NYORAI is supreme Buddha and symbol of truth of universe (DAI NICHI means the largest sun).
He is characteristic sculpture for Northern route Buddhism. Nowadays, he is believed by people in mainly Japan and Tibet.
MUDRA (Buddha's hand gesture) is CHI-KEN-IN which means "removing a darkness" and "giving us strong will like a diamond".


every items are not the same perfectly as a pictures

every items are not the same perfectly as a pictures
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The Buddhism artisan: MIKIYA YAMAGUCHI

He is newcomer Buddhism craftsman who is expected to.
All his works are made of Japanese cypress from Kiso district. Kiso Japanese cypress is the super high-rank timber, this timber is used for shrine, temple and high-class Japanese traditional hotels, too.
His sculptures are looks young and has contemporary faces.


His works were paid by some temples. So we can see them at there.

He is particular about "Made in Japan", and he's making it. That's why the price is not so cheap (it's keeping high quality that Buddhism temples are buying).

All handmade, and all wood (no using a metal such as nails)

(Expected price is 3000 - 6000 USD on an average.)

It won't be long to sell it!! Please look forward to!!


compare low price (made in China) with his works.
And other, Japanese cypress is beautiful white wood, but Chinese one is not so. From that reason, Chinese one is bleached with two chemicals.
]]> http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/07/craftsmans_works_buddhism_scul.html http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/07/craftsmans_works_buddhism_scul.html 08CB Buddhism Buddhism Artisan Buddhism Craftsman Buddhism image Sculpture Statue Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:20:03 +0900 Mizuhiki Family Crests Tokugawa Shogun's "Mitsu Aoi"
MIZUHIKI is one of traditional mascot things technique continuing for 400 years. For family crest, tool of fixing sumo wrestler's hair and so on... The craftsman that we contacted is legitimate successor. He presented his works to Imperial House of Japan!! We can accept your original design!!

About Mizuhiki more : SEE DETAILS

Kamon (family crest) are Japanese heraldic symbols.
In Europe, only the privileged classes were allowed having the crest. On the other hand, every family have Kamon regardless of position in Japan. And every Kamon have meaning. 5,116 kinds of Kamon are confirmed now. Louis Vuitton's monogram was influenced by these design of Kamon.

About Kamon more : SEE DATAILS
(you can see the famous Samurai's crests)

This crest is Tokugawa Family's.

In Edo period, people couldn't use it without permission. If they used it, they were punished severely. Because this mark was symbol of SHOGUN.
Since Tokugawa administration had collapsed in 1968, we've been able to use it without permission from Tokugawa family.
People drop their heads in front of this crest on Japanese period play.

SPEC
made of Mizuhiki Japanese paper

Width(cm) Height(cm) Depth(cm) Weight(g)
Size
40 cm
38 cm
2.5 cm
3000g

CAUTION: please read before you place an order
We have having direct deal and negotiation with craftsman.
Expected completion time will be between 1-3 weeks .
It have possibility for unavailable (or no stock) for craftsman's reasons. In this case, you need to wait till new supply or you get refund.

After get your order, we can give you a schedule of the delivery date.




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SPEC
made of Japanese old paper (Washi)

Width(cm) Height(cm) Depth(cm) Weight(g)
Size
50cm
(19.68 in)
64cm
(25.19 in)
5cm
(1.96 in)
within 6000g
(13.22 lb)

Fudoh Myouou is Buddhism images that is the most believed in Japan!
Originally, Fudou's name is Acala Naatha in India.
Fudou and Acala Naatha means "The Immovable One".

His face is angry one. but he saves people by force.
Fudoh Myouou is Buddhism images that is the most believed in Japan than any other Buddhism areas!
Actually, there are many temples that Fudoh exists in Japan.
(The most famous temple is Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple near Narita International Airport.)

This framed picture is good condition! It's HANDWRITING!
But because it's old one, maybe it have some dameges. Please recognize it. This picture was painted in Showa period.
Frame is fragile (but frame have not historically value)

IT'S RARE!!
Currently unavailable!
It's rarely chance to get it!!!
I think that Buddhism is a near philosophy rather than a religion.
This item is miniature art (whether you have nothing to believe in Buddhism or not).






Ask a question]]> http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/07/fudoh_myooh_handwriting_pictur.html http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/07/fudoh_myooh_handwriting_pictur.html 07Antique Acala Antique Buddhism Item drawings Frame Fudo Fudoh Fudou Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:12:05 +0900 NYOIRIN KAN-NON Handwriting picture in frame
SPEC
made of canvas

 Width(cm) Height(cm) Depth(cm) Weight(g)
Size
50cm
(19.68 in)
60cm
(23.62 in)
5cm
(1.96 in)
within 6000g
(13.22 lb)

Maybe the most sexy gestures of Buddhism sculpture.
NYOIRIN KANNON is one of transformed various figures. NYOIRIN means "answer people's prayer everything"
Generally, NYOIRIN is described like a woman. So this KANNON has sweet smile and sweet gestures.

This framed picture is good condition! It's HANDWRITING!
Originally, this picture was found at bad condition. So, this picture was restored by professional craftsman.
But because it's old one, maybe it have some dameges or stains. Please recognize it. This picture was painted in after Meiji (Showa period?).
Frame is valueless.

IT'S RARE!!
Currently unavailable!
It's rarely chance to get it!!!
I think that Buddhism is a near philosophy rather than a religion.
This item is miniature art (whether you have nothing to believe in Buddhism or not).







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Buddhism have Mandala. Mandala describes the world of Buddhism. Mandara is producing by people related Buddhism in mainly Japan and Tibet. Generally, Mandala is picture or embroidery. But this is poster (made of paper)

The most famous Mandara is at Kongobu- ji temple in Wakayama.

It described that Dainichi-Nyorai's light of mercy penetrate into whole world.
Many Nyorai (Tathagata) and Bosatsu (bodhisattva) is drawn (printed) on poster.


I think that Buddhism is a near philosophy rather than a religion.
This item is miniature art (whether you have nothing to believe in Buddhism or not).
This item will not be able to combined shipping except posters.

SPEC
made of paper

Width(cm) Height(cm) Depth(cm) Weight(g)
Size
39cm
51cm
-cm
within 200g

CAUTION: please read before you place an order
We have having direct deal and negotiation with craftsman.
Expected completion time will be between 1-3 weeks .
It have possibility for unavailable (or no stock) for craftsman's reasons. In this case, you need to wait till new supply or you get refund.

After get your order, we can give you a schedule of the delivery date.



Mandara have two kinds. This is Taizo-kai.
See also "Kongo-kai"
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Buddhism have Mandala. Mandala describes the world of Buddhism. Mandara is producing by people related Buddhism in mainly Japan and Tibet. Generally, Mandala is picture or embroidery. But this is poster (made of paper)

The most famous Mandara is at Kongobu- ji temple in Wakayama.

It described that Dainichi-Nyorai's light of mercy penetrate into whole world.
Many Nyorai (Tathagata) and Bosatsu (bodhisattva) is drawn (printed) on poster.


I think that Buddhism is a near philosophy rather than a religion.
This item is miniature art (whether you have nothing to believe in Buddhism or not).
This item will not be able to combined shipping except posters.

SPEC
made of paper

Width(cm) Height(cm) Depth(cm) Weight(g)
Size
39cm
51cm
-cm
within 200g

CAUTION: please read before you place an order
We have having direct deal and negotiation with craftsman.
Expected completion time will be between 1-3 weeks .
It have possibility for unavailable (or no stock) for craftsman's reasons. In this case, you need to wait till new supply or you get refund.

After get your order, we can give you a schedule of the delivery date.



Mandara have two kinds. This is Kongo-kai.
See also "Taizo-kai"
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SPEC
made of 100% cotton

Width(cm) Height(cm) Depth(cm) Weight(g)
Size
35cm
90cm

TENUGUI is often introduced to tools as hand towel, but actually TENUGUI is not only hand towel but is tools that have various uses. For example, wrap things, roll own head up when they take part in festival...
It is TENUGUI that not to sew up an edge tightly, but it would not become loose if you would wash it well.

This item is "JAPAN LIMITED"!!
These Tenugui are The Rolling Stones 2005 Official licensed Tour Goods as Japan limited. Japanese traditional designs and tongue.
These items are dincontinued!! Maybe you'd better hurry if you want it.
You can arrange it to tapestry or into frame. Of course, you can use this as Tenugui (hand towel).

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この商品は日本国内でも販売いたします。手数料等はそれほどかかりませんので海外向け価格より500円引きで販売いたします。
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この商品はローリング・ストーンズが2005年に行ったビガー・バン・ツアーの日本限定のオフィシャル・ツアー・グッズです（ライセンス管理をしている米アント・ヒル社の公式タグ付）。

これら一連の商品は前々職の先輩の計らいで販売が実現しました。ありがとうございます。]]> http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/07/the_rolling_stones_official_to.html http://www.tokyotrad.com/2010/07/the_rolling_stones_official_to.html 12music hand towel limited official rare The Rolling Stones Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:10:03 +0900