I found these beads while visiting The Bead Museum Store.
Ojime Beads were inspired by traditional Japanese Ojime beads, these hand carved boxwood miniatures are skillfully detailied by master wood-workers.
Each unique carving is signed by the artist.
In Japan Ojime beads are traditionally combined with Netsuke and Inro boxes, and worn from the Obi Belt of the Kimono.
I use them in some of my off loom bead weaving jewelry and collect them as well.
Here are several I purchased today while at The Bead Museum.
The Bead Museum
5754 W. Glenn Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301
623-931-2737