Each bead of fine Japanese boxwood (tsuge) carries a hand-carved skull — startlingly detailed work in a wood hard enough to hold every line.
In Buddhist tradition the skull is not morbid but clarifying: a reminder to release attachment and live fully in the present. Rendered by Kyoto carvers, the motif reads equally as fine craft and as edge — a juzu for those who want their daily talisman with more attitude.
Boxwood deepens in luster with handling. Hand-strung in Kyoto; paulownia gift box.
Material: Main beads: Japanese boxwood (tsuge), hand-carved skulls · Cord: Polyurethane elastic
Size: Inner ø 17.5 cm (6.9")
Origin: Kyoto, Japan. Hand-finished by master Kyoto juzu artisans.
Each piece is handmade — natural variations in grain, color, and bead size are part of the craft.
