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It is an evergreen conifer commonly found in Japan’s Tohoku region. Its most distinctive feature is that, despite its hardness, it is very easy to work with, and once dried, it is resistant to cracking, warping, and deformation.
When crafted into art objects, its surface is fine and smooth, with a beautiful natural luster.
A Symbol of Life and Death in Western Mythology: In Greek mythology, the yew is regarded as a symbol of “death and rebirth.” It is believed to possess powerful purifying energy capable of cleansing and protecting the surrounding energy field and environment.
Symbolic Meanings:
Nobility (高尚): It embodies the refinement and elegance inherited from its ancient tradition as the wood reserved for royalty, high-ranking clergy, and shoguns.
Rising Through the Ranks and Advancement in Official Rank (出世): The name directly refers to “first (the top position)” and is closely linked to historical rulers who dominated the realm, symbolizing success in one’s career and a prosperous official career.
Auspicious Blessings (祝賀): Commonly used to craft objects celebrating life milestones, promotions, or important ceremonies, it brings blessings of prosperity and longevity.
Bead Specifications:
10mm / Wrist circumference: approx. 18cm
When crafted into art objects, its surface is fine and smooth, with a beautiful natural luster.
A Symbol of Life and Death in Western Mythology: In Greek mythology, the yew is regarded as a symbol of “death and rebirth.” It is believed to possess powerful purifying energy capable of cleansing and protecting the surrounding energy field and environment.
Symbolic Meanings:
Nobility (高尚): It embodies the refinement and elegance inherited from its ancient tradition as the wood reserved for royalty, high-ranking clergy, and shoguns.
Rising Through the Ranks and Advancement in Official Rank (出世): The name directly refers to “first (the top position)” and is closely linked to historical rulers who dominated the realm, symbolizing success in one’s career and a prosperous official career.
Auspicious Blessings (祝賀): Commonly used to craft objects celebrating life milestones, promotions, or important ceremonies, it brings blessings of prosperity and longevity.
Bead Specifications:
10mm / Wrist circumference: approx. 18cm
Country of Origin: Japan
NT$2,390
Item No.:
JMSMM-28-01
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Product Description
- The origin of the name “Ichii” is steeped in legend. According to legend, during Japan’s Heian period, artisans from Hida (present-day Gifu Prefecture) presented Emperor Nintoku with a “shaku” (a narrow, elongated tablet held by ministers during court audiences) crafted from this wood.
- Upon seeing the wood’s fine grain, elegant color, and exquisite grain pattern, the Emperor praised it as the “crown of woods” and bestowed upon it the title of “Shō-ichi-i”—the highest official rank in Japan at the time. From then on, this tree species was officially named “Ichii.”
- Noble and Serene Color and Fragrance: The heartwood of Ichii wood displays elegant reddish-brown and orange-red hues, while the sapwood is a pale ivory white, creating a striking contrast.
- The wood possesses a natural, calm, understated, and delicate fragrance. It is often believed to possess spiritual energy that soothes the mind, purifies the environment, and wards off evil spirits, making it ideal for everyday wear as bracelets or prayer beads.
- A Symbol of Sacredness and Longevity: Ichii wood (Japanese yew) grows extremely slowly; it often takes several hundred years to reach the width required for crafting wooden beads.
- In Japan, it is often regarded as a symbol of vitality, longevity, and noble status. To this day, the ceremonial scepter used in the Japanese Emperor’s enthronement ceremony is strictly required to be made from “Ichii” wood sourced from the Hida region.
Specifications
- Category: Premium Japanese Hardwoods, Sacred Tree-Grade Artisanal Wood
- Species: Taxus cuspidata (Taxus family)
- Origin: Mainland Japan (primarily found in Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu; most famously from Hida-Takayama in Gifu Prefecture)
- Common Uses: Precious wood bracelets/bead necklaces, high-end handicrafts (Hida Takayama “Ichi-i-Ichito-bori” carving), Shinto ceremonial scepter (carried by the Emperor and Shinto priests), high-end household shrines
Shipping Method
✨ 7-11 Pick-up
✨ FamilyMart Pick-up
✨ Home Delivery (Black Cat)
✨ Home Delivery (SF Express)
✨ Home Delivery (Hsinchu Logistics)
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