Jizo? Chibi? What in the world are those? Is it an exotic food? Is it a new music group? Or perhaps it’s a funky new dance move?
Jizo & Chibi are a line of jewelry that has a very special meaning behind them.
Valerie Johns first encountered Jizo on Miyajima Island, just off Hiroshima, Japan. The Jizo was a charming little statue that was found in a garden on the island. A tour guide told her that the statue was Jizo who is the protector of children: healthy, sick, unborn, and never born.
Chibi is a Japanese word used to describe a “small child”. The idea behind the Chibi jewelry is to help the wearer to reconnect with their inner child.
Both are available in adorable jewelry from Jizo & Chibi (www.JizoandChibi.com).
Jizo & Chibi are a line of jewelry that has a very special meaning behind them.
Valerie Johns first encountered Jizo on Miyajima Island, just off Hiroshima, Japan. The Jizo was a charming little statue that was found in a garden on the island. A tour guide told her that the statue was Jizo who is the protector of children: healthy, sick, unborn, and never born.
Chibi is a Japanese word used to describe a “small child”. The idea behind the Chibi jewelry is to help the wearer to reconnect with their inner child.
Both are available in adorable jewelry from Jizo & Chibi (www.JizoandChibi.com).
Jizo is available in gold or silver and with or without a pearl (to light up the darkness of people’s suffering) or a small sapphire (said to bring protection to the wearer, opening one to joy along the journey).
I received two Chibi necklaces to do this review. One for an adult and one for a child (my daughter). The Chibi necklace features a little person shaped figure (he sort of reminds me of a Gingerbread man).
I received two Chibi necklaces to do this review. One for an adult and one for a child (my daughter). The Chibi necklace features a little person shaped figure (he sort of reminds me of a Gingerbread man).
What I really like about this necklace charm is that it moves around all day long. It’s rather amusing and entertaining. Sometimes I’ll look in the mirror and see Chibi dandling by one of his feet. Other times I’ll see him holding on to the chain with his “hand”. I’ve also seen him upright and upside down. He’s very “flighty” and “fickle”, just like a small child. He can’t make up his mind how he wants to rest on your neck.
Our Chibis arrived in their own boxes, gently resting inside a small organza pouch.
Our Chibis arrived in their own boxes, gently resting inside a small organza pouch.
Chibi is available in two sizes, adult size and children’s size. I gave my daughter the child size one and she’s worn it pretty much ever day since I gave it to her, except on days she has a Track meet (they are not allowed to wear any jewelry). My daughter loves it. She tells me that her friends are often playing with it, rotating the Chibi around to make him stand upright or in other positions. My daughter tells me that she does the same thing I do, she looks to see how Chibi is hanging on whenever she looks in the mirror.
The necklaces are very dainty and the chains are very thin and light weight. I was concerned that my daughter might break it or get it caught in her hair, but so far, so good. I take my necklace off at night and hang it from a necklace hook in my jewelry case to make sure it doesn’t get a knot in it.
The necklaces are very dainty and the chains are very thin and light weight. I was concerned that my daughter might break it or get it caught in her hair, but so far, so good. I take my necklace off at night and hang it from a necklace hook in my jewelry case to make sure it doesn’t get a knot in it.
These necklaces (both Chibi and Jizo) would make very unique gifts. I think this would make a sweet gift for a Mom-to-Be at a baby shower, or a new Mom. The child size necklace would work well on a very young child too (providing they can take care not to pull on it).
For more information about Jizo and Chibi jewerly and to learn more about the company and other products they offer please visit www.JizoandChibi.com.
Jizo & Chibi are having a sale. Receive 25% off purchases using the code BUDDHABDAY upon checkout.
For more information about Jizo and Chibi jewerly and to learn more about the company and other products they offer please visit www.JizoandChibi.com.
Jizo & Chibi are having a sale. Receive 25% off purchases using the code BUDDHABDAY upon checkout.
*I received free product samples in order to do this review. There was no other compensation. The opinions expressed are my own.
