Portland Mercantile Company is pleased to offer a series of unique bamboo pendants based on images from 18th Century Japanese woodcuts which are bordered top and bottom with patterns from chiyogami paper.

The completed images are ink-transferred onto a central bamboo tile. Tube beads, hand-rolled from metallic paper, are added to the top and bottom. The piece is then wired with complementary colored wire and a little bead dangle is added for movement.

Handsigned by the artist on the natural bamboo back. The pieces are triple-lacquered with UV resistant lacquer for moisture resistance and durability. Strung on a black cotton cord, the pendants come with an adjustable-length sliding bead clasp.


Here are the Bamboo Pendants you can find on our website. Have a question? You can email us at: CustomerService@PortlandMercantile.com



Fuji Sunset

A dramatic image of an orange sky above Mt. Fuji. The geometric borders continue the drama. The tube beads are black with tiny sparkles and the black wire finishes the piece.



Bird with Fruit

A gentle landing on a fruited branch. Sparks of orange and red in the fruit contrast beautifully with the gray-green leaves and the brown bird. The natural bamboo shows through the background. The tube beads are metallic bronze and the black wire adds depth.



Black Kimono

An elegant black kimono with patterned obi. Black and charcoal tones set off the natural bamboo colored background. Touches of salmony orange and deep green highlight the piece. The tube beads are metallic bronze and the gold wire catches the light.



Coral Bouquet

A spray of coral flowers is the centerpiece of this design. Green leaves with coral and cream petals. The natural bamboo shows through. The tube beads are metallic copper and the copper wire adds a sparkle.



Fuji With Waves

Crashing blue waves and bright red borders make this a bright and striking piece. Natural bamboo forms the pale sky. The tube beads are metallic medium blue and the silver wire echoes the whitecaps.



Peonies

Peachy-pink blossoms on a brilliant blue background. The borders bring out all the colors in the image. The tube beads are metallic deep navy and black wire finishes the piece.



Quiet Moment

A graceful geisha portrait. Her stunning hair ornaments bely her quiet activity. In her hands is a book open to her reading place. Her bright kimono is patterned with orange and green. The bamboo background is tinted with pale gray. A bold border of black and brown give weight to the softer colors. The tube beads are metallic copper and copper wire gleams.



Red Kimono

A bright red kimono graced with flower patterns. The border of red, black and green picks up the colors in the image and enhances the natural bamboo background. The tube beads are metallic bronze and the black wire echoes the shoji screens in the image.



The Doll

Elaborate hair ornaments claim the attention in this image. The geisha is holding a small doll, or is it a child? Her white collar denotes her senior status. Pale orange and teal colors in her kimono play gently against the natural bamboo background. The patterned borders pick up the same colors. The tube beads are metallic bronze and the gold wire sparkles.



The Storyteller

A geisha, or is it an actress, in the midst of telling a story. Her hands gracefully follow her words. A dramatic black and red patterned kimono against a black border creates a distinctive piece. The natural bamboo peeks through in her skin tones. The tube beads are black with a bit of sparkle and black wire completes the theme.