Shimenawa Bangle - Standard, 2027 Limited Model

Shimenawa Bangle 2027 Model｜Standard
All Silver925 Limited Custom Model

A "wearable work," crafted by a sculptor.

Drawing on 30 years of sculptural technique, this piece reconstructs the form of a shimenawa (sacred rope) in a contemporary way.
It is made with the aim of creating a piece that, once worn, feels as though special power dwells in your own arm.

The Standard model is the benchmark, go-to size in the Shimenawa Bangle series.
Not as heavy as the Thick model, and not as delicate as the Thin model.
It holds a strong presence on its own while still being easy to incorporate into everyday wear — the most well-balanced piece in the series.

For this 2027 Model, the charm composition has been changed from the previous 4 charms to 5.
To bring it closer to the true structure of a shimenawa, it features 2 shide (paper streamers) and 3 plates representing tassels.

Shide in an even number, tassels in an odd number.
Staying true to the original structure of a shimenawa, it has been redesigned as a sculpture meant to be worn on the wrist.

Concept

At Shimogamo Shrine, I once created and exhibited an arm sculpture roughly 3 meters tall, inspired by the arm of Susanoo.
In that work, a real shimenawa was wrapped around the wrist, with shide hanging down.

This accessory was born from the desire to recreate that sculptural work on one's own arm.

"A god dwells in my arm."
"A god dwells in what my hands create."

It is designed with that sense of pride and prayer.

Features of the 2027 Model

For the 2027 Model, the charm composition has been reconsidered.

The charm count has increased from 4 to 5.
By arranging 2 shide and 3 tassel-style plates, the piece achieves a balance closer to that of a true shimenawa.

In addition, the back of every charm is engraved with the artist's kaō (signature seal).
This elevates the piece beyond a simple accessory, giving it the presence of an art piece crafted by a sculptor.

About the Asanoya Kenichi Limited Custom Model

This model is a Limited Custom edition sold exclusively through the Asanoya Kenichi EC site.
Limited to 10 pieces, each engraved with its own serial number as part of a numbered edition.

Unlike the Standard All-Silver Model, the surface of the rope is individually hand-carved, with the rope's texture carved out piece by piece.

The Standard model offers a size that's easy to wear day-to-day, while still letting you fully feel the weight of solid silver and the shadows created by hand-carving.

The white luster of silver, the carved texture of the rope, and the sway of the shide and tassels.
Though made of metal, this Limited edition conveys the power and organic character of a true shimenawa.

As only 10 pieces will be made, there are no plans to reproduce this exact edition.
Each piece is finished individually by the sculptor's own hand before shipping.

About the Available Models

The 2027 Model is offered differently depending on the sales channel.

Pinkoi Exclusive
Brass × Silver925 Model

Available on both Pinkoi and the Asanoya Kenichi EC site
All-Silver Standard Model

Asanoya Kenichi EC Exclusive
Limited Custom Model, with the all-silver rope pattern hand-carved piece by piece

This Limited Custom Model is sold exclusively through Asanoya Kenichi.

About Made-to-Order Production

This piece is made to order.
As each one is finished individually after the order is placed, please allow some time before shipping.

Materials & Specifications

Material:
All parts, including components, are made of solid Sterling Silver (Silver925).

Size:
Rope diameter: 5.5mm
Inner circumference: 180mm ± 15mm
Shide size: approx. 16.5mm × 4.5mm × 1.2mm

Charm composition:
Shide: 2
Tassel-style plates: 2 sets of 3
Total: 5 charms

Suitable wrist circumference:
Free size, approx. 160mm–190mm

Warranty

For one year from the date of purchase, any breakage of the jump rings connecting the charms will be repaired free of charge.
If a charm itself is lost, the cost of replacement will be borne by the customer.