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"to cosmos" black persimmon hoop earrings

These simple hoop earrings are made of black persimmon. The neat curved surface turned on a lathe highlights the gentle waves of the woodgrain. The simple form that has been shaved thin like a petal
has an airy presence without being too loud. 

The K18 hoop is an original design made by shaping square wire rods into a round shape by hand. The tip of the hoop has been flattened to prevent it from falling off. You can also pull them out and use them as hoops by themselves.

There is no academic name for a tree called "kurogaki" (black persimmon). It refers to persimmon trees that appear very rarely on old, old persimmon trees, and have striped grain that looks like ink has been poured into them. It is still unknown why they turn black. This is a fine Japanese wood that has been loved since ancient times.

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Material: Black persimmon/K18YG
W39φ×L55(mm)

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Among natural woods, black persimmons in particular have completely different expressions depending on the individual tree. The appearance of black persimmons, which have been prized since ancient times as a material for tea utensils and other crafts, can be seen in a variety of unique and original patterns.