UHU
Accessories made from scales from the ocean of Kumejima, Okinawa
About UHU
Sea of KUME Island
沖縄の離島・久米島の海は、島から流れる栄養豊富な川の水と島周辺の深い水深から湧き上がるミネラルの多い深層水によってサンゴや熱帯魚が多い生命力あふれる場所です。
Irabcha
The main material used for UHU is the scales of the parrotfish.
The Irabucha is a tropical fish that is common in the waters of Kumejima, and it eats the seaweed and moss that attach to the corals by nibbling on the corals themselves.
Any undigested coral fragments are excreted as feces and become sand on the beaches of Kumejima.
The name UHU
UHU means Irabucha in Hawaiian.
And in Uchina-koto (Okinawa dialect) it means big.
The name UHU comes from the fact that it is an accessory made from the large scales of the Irabucha.
Product line-up
1500 yen each
Earrings
The thin, light, and durable scales of the Irabucha make a lightweight and comfortable piece to wear when used as earrings.
Enjoy the natural colors and transparency.
Keychains and Straps
The scales serve to protect the fish's body.
Keeping it close to you may protect you from misfortune and danger.
As a talisman to protect your loved ones
It is also popular as a souvenir.
Hair ties
A hair tie that is popular with children too.
Since ancient times, the scales have been believed to be wrapped in the water tree, which brings good fortune in terms of money, and have also been used to ward off evil spirits.
It was made with the prayer that the wearer will be able to swim smoothly and move forward.
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