{"product_id":"kanbe-knbjj069-boxwood-owl-carved-juzu-bead-bracelet","title":"Boxwood Owl-Carved Juzu Bead Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, the owl — \u003cem\u003efukurō\u003c\/em\u003e — is a beloved emblem of good fortune. The name plays on the homophones \u003cem\u003efu-kurō\u003c\/em\u003e ('no hardship') and \u003cem\u003efuku-rō\u003c\/em\u003e ('the bringer of fortune'), making the owl a classic charm in Japanese folk tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beads are turned from \u003cem\u003etsuge\u003c\/em\u003e — Japanese boxwood, a fine-grained, golden-toned hardwood famously used for carved seals, woodblock-print blocks, and shogi pieces. Hard enough for the most intricate carving, boxwood develops a deep luster and rich character the more it is handled — each bracelet becomes increasingly its wearer's own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuadruple-layer silicone cord for everyday durability. Hand-strung in Kyoto by a master juzu artisan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA graceful, gender-neutral piece for daily wear — or a thoughtful gift for someone you wish well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Main beads: Japanese boxwood (tsuge) with hand-carved owl · Cord: Polyurethane elastic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inner ø 17 cm (≈ 6.7 in) · \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g (0.02 lb)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Hand-finished by master Kyoto juzu artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach piece is handmade — natural variations in grain, color, and bead size are part of the craft.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Kanbe Juzu","offers":[{"title":"Unisex \/ 17 cm (6.7\")","offer_id":45656734630079,"sku":"KNBJJ069","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/3991\/4943\/files\/KNBJJ069_ref.jpg?v=1779649571","url":"https:\/\/www.waza-nyc.com\/products\/kanbe-knbjj069-boxwood-owl-carved-juzu-bead-bracelet","provider":"WAZA NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}