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Note: An inro is a case for holding small objects. Because traditional Japanese garb lacked pockets, objects were often carried by hanging them from the obi, or sash. Most types of these tiny functioning holders were created for specialized contents, such as tobacco, pipes, writing brush and ink, but inro are suited for carrying anything small. Inro were made of a variety of materials, including wood, ivory, bone, and lacquer.

The cord was made using a Japanese braiding technique called Kumihimo. The cord for the Inro was made to be long. The length can be adjusted with the slides in the back of the necklace.

To see this opened Inro, Click here.

He made another Inro using the same design to be submitted to a magazine for publication.

Bob has presented this Inro at the Houston Polymer Clay Guild and the Houston Bead Society.

Read more about Inros here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inro

Read more abou Kumihimos here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumihimo

With the purchase of SweetBrier molds, you have permission to make one-of-a-kind pieces in any quantity to sell at fairs, bazaars and craft shows; However, you may not hire employees to make items from the molds or sell through commercial accounts.

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