四色うろこ Yonshoku Uroko (4-color Scales)
Meant to evoke the scales of fish, snakes, or dragons, uroko is as ubiquitous in Japanese craft as it is infinite in its variations. This yubinuki falls solidly into the dragon camp, with scales of green, purple, and teal. The fabric on the inside of the ring is a vivid yellow-green that contrasts with the deeper colors of the silk thread.
Meant to evoke the scales of fish, snakes, or dragons, uroko is as ubiquitous in Japanese craft as it is infinite in its variations. This yubinuki falls solidly into the dragon camp, with scales of green, purple, and teal. The fabric on the inside of the ring is a vivid yellow-green that contrasts with the deeper colors of the silk thread.
Meant to evoke the scales of fish, snakes, or dragons, uroko is as ubiquitous in Japanese craft as it is infinite in its variations. This yubinuki falls solidly into the dragon camp, with scales of green, purple, and teal. The fabric on the inside of the ring is a vivid yellow-green that contrasts with the deeper colors of the silk thread.
Yubinuki are designed to be worn between the top two joints of the index or middle finger when used as thimbles. If you intend to wear it as a ring, it is a size 8. Chains or custom kumihimo cords are available as an add-on (make this a link) if you would like to wear it as a necklace.
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Silk thread, silk batting, cotton
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While yubinuki are tougher than they look, please remember that the core of the ring is cardstock and batting, not metal, and take care not to toss it in a bag where it may be crushed out of shape by something heavy. For transport, make sure it is protected by a box or placed around a ring cushion to help it hold its shape.