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DAY 237 | ART AROUND THE WORLD |
Netsuke
UNITING FORM AND FUNCTION
As elegant as the Japanese kimono is, it lacks pockets, a contemporary and often overlooked article of utility. What to do? In lieu of a pocket, objects were placed in small containers (sagemono) hung from the kimono’s sash (obi), and secured at the top by a netsuke, a toggle carved from ivory, bone, wood, or clay and decorated with lacquer and precious metals. Problem solved! Netsuke evolved from a humble button to an artistic commodity, becoming popular collectibles during ...
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