The shamoji is said to have been invented on the island of Miyajima, in Hiroshima Bay. In the 18th century, a vision of it came to the monk Seishin in a dream, an inspiration from the goddess Benzaiten. Since then the form has remained the same, still handcarved by artisans on that island.
Made in Japan
Japanese cherry birch wood
8" x 2.75"
Hand wash only
