Description
Thank you for visiting our site. Items will be shipped from Japan after confirmation by Japanese staff. We hope that we can be of any help to you. Description [Juzu] Juzu is the Buddhist rosary which has 108 beads representing 108 worldly sins. People hold the rosaries over their joined hands as they recite invocations. This is an "irataka" prayer bead used by shugenja (practitioners of asceticism) who retreat to steep sacred mountains throughout Japan to complete rigorous ascetic training. It is made of chic ebony with a "Subiki" finish. The "Su biki" process is a process to finish the beads only by polishing without coating in order to make the best use of the quality of the material. This process is difficult to do if the quality of the ebony is not good, so you can feel the natural texture and feel of the ebony. Shugenja (ascetic practitioners) rub these beads, which are shaped like abacus balls, together to make a sound when praying or reading sutras. It is said that the sound made by rubbing the beads together is meant to destroy evil spirits and troubles. Recently, it is often carried by ordinary people as an amulet to ward off evil and misfortune when climbing mountains. The tassel is a beautiful and supple Kyoto-made pure silk flower Brahma tassel with an image of a lotus flower. It comes with a tag of Kyoto Bead Manufacturing Wholesalers Association, which only traditional "Kyo-nenju" are allowed to put on. It is a gem tailored by the master craftsman of Kyoto. Please note that the photos may vary to some degree from the actual products. The package and instruction manual may be written in Japanese. Other product specifications may be also for Japan. Shipping We ship our products by Japan Post, FedEX or DHL etc. Deliveries may take longer depending on shipping conditions. Please see above for shipping costs and returns. International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. If the cancellation is due to the buyer, we will charge a PayPal fee. If there is a remote charge for your address, we will charge you for additional shipping. Thank you for your understanding.