Nenju Rosary Aiju Crystal for Women

Presentation of products by Kyoto rosary artisans. This is a Buddhist rosaries, known as nenju or juzu.

Suitable for use regardless of religious denomination.

Indigo-coloured mountain cherry and crystal rosary for women

We have focused on creating rosaries using the traditional Japanese colour “indigo”. We use wooden beads and tassels dyed using the traditional method of “true indigo dyeing”, which employs no chemical substances whatsoever. This is an original rosary from Kobe Juzu, featuring an unprecedented commitment to the indigo hue.

At the AWAJI Indigo LAND project, which provided indigo dyeing technical guidance for the historical drama series ‘Breaking Through the Blue Sky’, all materials are treated with ‘true indigo dyeing’.
These prayer beads are crafted with an unwavering dedication to indigo, lavishly using deep navy-dyed mountain cherry wood beads.
This piece combines a core thread crafted from Shōen kumihimo braid with pure silk tassels.
It is a masterpiece designed for enduring use, where the inherent character of indigo deepens with wear over time.
The tassels are made from premium pure silk, dyed in indigo to its natural deep indigo hue. This allows you to appreciate the evolving texture as it ages.
It is an original product of Kobe Juzu, handcrafted by a skilled Kyoto rosary artisan.

Material
Main bead: Crystal
Parent bead: Mountain cherry indigo-dyed
Top bead: Mountain cherry indigo-dyed
Tassel type: Pure silk indigo-dyed tassel
Delivery form: Specialised paulownia box

Material characteristics
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Cherry blossoms, the symbol of Japan, colour the spring. These unique rosaries, exclusive to the Kobe Juzu shop, are made from naturally grown mountain cherry wood that has endured the long winter and dyed with indigo. The colour of these beads is known as “katchiiro” (victory blue), a shade that can only be achieved through the traditional indigo dyeing process using Japan's native indigo plant, Tada-ai.
The character ‘kachi’ (勝) also means ‘victory,’ so it was favoured for its auspicious connotations, used in the colours of armour and celebratory clothing.
With use, it develops a lustre that allows one to appreciate the intrinsic character of indigo.