Introducing roly-poly zodiac animals at Hyper Japan July

 

We will be running a stall at the next Hyper Japan event in July.  Following the success of the roly-poly manekineko cats last year we will be selling these lovely roly-poly zodiac animals!

Japanese Zodiac animals

The snake is the zodiac animal for people born: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929, 1917 etc.  People born in the year of the snake are Determined Deep Thinkers!

The dragon is the zodiac animal for people born: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940, 1928, 1916 etc.  People born in the year of the dragon are Brave and Energetic!

The rabbit is the zodiac animal for people born: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, 1927, 1915 etc.  People born in the year of the rabbit are Ambitious and Talented!

The tiger is the zodiac animal for people born: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938, 1926, 1914 etc.  People born in the year of the tiger are Courageous and Sensitive!

The cow is the zodiac animal for people born: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949, 1937, 1925, 1913 etc.  People born in the year of the cow are Patient and Skilful!

The mouse is the zodiac animal for people born: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948, 1936, 1924, 1912 etc.  People born in the year of the mouse are Charming and Ambitious!

The boar is the zodiac animal for people born: 2007, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935, 1923, 1911 etc.  People born in the year of the boar are Brave and Affectionate!

The dog is the zodiac animal for people born: 2006, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, 1934, 1922, 1910 etc.  People born in the year of the dog are Loyal and Honest!

The chicken is the zodiac animal for people born: 2005, 1981, 1969, 1957, 1945, 1933, 1921, 1909 etc.  People born in the year of the chicken are Devoted Deep Thinkers!

The monkey is the zodiac animal for people born: 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956, 1944, 1932, 1920, 1908  etc.  People born in the year of the dragon are Clever and Smart!

The sheep is the zodiac animal for people born: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931, 1919, 1907 etc.  People born in the year of the sheep are Passionate and Elegant!

The horse is the zodiac animal for people born: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, 1942, 1930, 1918, 1906 etc.  People born in the year of the horse are Wise and Skilful!

Japanese Coasters

Our handmade ceramic coasters made with Japanese chiyogami paper are now available to buy on the Japanya website

Introducing our new Beauty Kimono

Beauty Kimono available in navy, white and turquoise

Our new range of cotton sateen kimono gowns are unique in that they have collar and sleeve borders made with a slightly different but matching patterned fabric to the rest of the gown.

Introducing our Fuji and Rising Dragon Kimono Gowns

Eye-catching Fuji and Dragon Kimonos available in black, blue and wine red

With the kanji 瑞祥 (zui-shou) meaning omen of good and 昇龍（shou-ryuu）rising dragon this gown will hopefully bring the wearer good luck!

View some of our handmade products listed on our Etsy Orinique shop!

Japanese Coasters made with Origami Paper

We've been busy making Japanese themed coasters using some of the beautiful origami paper that we sell on our webshop.  The coasters are available to purchase on our Orinique Etsy shop.

Selection of Japanese Coasters for sale at our Orinique Etsy shop

How big are the coasters?
- each coaster is approximately 10cm / 4" square

Are the coasters heatproof?
- we have coated the paper with several layers of varnish to make them heat resistant. They have been tested for use with cups containing tea and coffee. They are not designed for use with hotter items.

Are the coasters waterproof?
- the varnish protects the paper against damage caused by tea/coffee spillage. They can be wiped with a damp cloth. However, the coasters should not be submerged in water or washed in a dishwasher.

What type of varnish do you use?
- the coating we use is a low odour, water-based varnish designed for use about the house (including on table tops).

Thank you to all Japanya's 2014 customers!

Wishing you all a Happy and Prosperous 2015!