Kuubokumon is an original accessory line from Kyoto, Japan with Kanji design elements utilizing Bonji as motif. This is a one-of-a-kind Japanese accessory with handcrafted carved sumi word on ceramic. Kuubokumon artist, MUGEN custom creates each piece by hand and care. We are proud to bring this original artisan jewelry made from a true heartfelt artist.
Handcraft Bonji Bracelet “Fugen Bosatsu” (Samantabhadra)
Exclusive item from Japanese accessory brand “Kuubokumon”.
Bonji is Sanskrit characters started in ancient India and used essentially by Shingon Buddhists in Japan to write out mantra and sutras in Sanskrit. It was introduced to Japan by Ku-Kai in 806 AD after he had studied Sanskrit and Mantrayana Buddhism in China. It is believed that each word represents Buddha and that it has a power to protect people and guide them to right direction just by wearing it. Nowadays, it is often used for tatoo, T-shirts design etc with sense of reverence.
Samantabhadra (Fugen Bosatsu in Japanese). The word Samanta means, “universally extending.” Bhadra means “great virtue.” The word samantabhadra means as Universal Virtue and Universal Worthy. In Chinese/Japanese zodiac, Samantabhadra is the Snake’s guardian deity. Samanthabhadra’s miraculous energy helps eliminate disasters, lighten problems, attract good fortune and bring good health. No effort will be spared to look after the well-being the Snake who falls under her special protection and guardianship.
According to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, the following years are, “Snake” years: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013.
Accessory style : Bracelet Small
Word (Sumi) Color : Silver
Clay Color: Center Ball – Black, Other Balls – Black&White
[Size]
Ball : diameter 0.4 in (1.0 cm)
[Weight]
about 0.7 oz (20g)
[Length of string]
OPTION 1: 9.1 in (23. cm)
OPTION 2: 8.3 in (21 cm)
OPTION 3: 7.1 in (18 cm)
(Including Dark brown Kyogumi string)
*For string used tough kyogumi string which was used for decoration string for samurai weapon from old times in Japan.
