Series: Choujuu Densetsu Gestalt
Artist: Kobayashi Takashi
Publication: Anime V Magazine (08/1996)
Source: Scanned from my personal collection
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Suzu
Japanese 17th century
The term suzu refers to two Japanese instruments associated with Shinto ritual: (1) a single large crotal bell similar in shape to a sleigh bell and having a slit on one side; and (2) a handheld bell-tree with small crotal bells strung in three levels on a spiraling wire. The larger form may be hung from a rafter in front of a Shinto shrine and sounded by a robe or ribbons that hang within reach of the worshipper. The smaller suzu seen here is supported atop a handle and is held by female shrine attendants (miko) costumed in traditional robes, white-powdered faces, and wearing Heian-period coiffure during performances of kagura dance. Kagura (music for the gods) is a term encompassing Shinto instrumental music, songs, and dances performed at shrines and at court. It was formalized as early as 773, when it appeared in the palace repertoire. These small bells, ritual implements of great antiquity, may also be grouped together in bundles for folk and ceremonial performances.
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Kicking off Do-Si-Do with my own pitch first, mainly because it’s a project that’s been riddled with delays and accidents - I lost three, THREE sketches, AND other resources, can you believe. Anyway. Concept is;
“Haki has manipulated Lata into hosting the Lilias Charity Gala, and all the academians are invited to make eyes at prospective patrons and sponsors, and shenanigans ensue~”
Been tossing ideas back and forth with @sabraeal who picked my pitch from the event lineup, wait till you see her fic >:3
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Suzu and Yuzuri coloring commission
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Hello!
Do you have any kimonos that contain bells or Maneki Neko? I love both and would love to see some :3
Hi! Bonshô (Buddhist temple bell) and dôtaku (Yayoi period bell) are rare on garments, but tiny bells are pretty common on kimono and obi are those are super auspicious objects (ring was thought to ward off evil away)! Look for for 鈴 suzu.
Maneki neko are more a cute novelty pattern but you can find items patterned with beckoning cat/other animals or auspicious calico cat, often associated with gold koban coins :3
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Realized I never drew the oldest sister, Toffee. So here she is! Along with a chart of the family with their respective colors.
Toffee is estranged from her sisters and is anti-social to the point of being functionally mute. She likes riding asteroids and chain smoking.
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