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Miyazaki Kodama (Tree Spirit) Matchbox Shrine

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Miyazaki Kodama (Tree Spirit) Matchbox Shrine
Swap Coordinator:Guitartists (contact)
Swap categories: Themed  Nature  Boxes 
Number of people in swap:14
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:November 1, 2008
Date items must be sent by:November 21, 2008
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

A kodama (木霊, 木魂, or 木魅, kodama?) is a spirit from Japanese folklore, which is believed to live in certain trees (similar to the Dryad of Greek myth). Cutting down a tree which houses a kodama is thought to bring misfortune, and such trees are often marked with shimenawa rope.

  • For this swap we will be doing the Miyazaki style Kodama from the film Princess Mononoke.

  • You will make one shrine for one partner

  • We will be using the smaller kind. The 32ct Matchboxes. They can be found at Walmart, most gas stations, grocery stores, etc. There's also a template that you can find online. Here's One

  • Put effort and love into these little shrines! Don't just slap a sticker on it and call it done! If you're not familiar with the Kodama..... rent the movie and watch it! It is one of my all time favorite films!

  • The shrine should represent the tree and the spirit that dwells in it :D

  • Must have a 4.5 rating or better and no recent no-sends! Newbies welcome with a full profile and message to me first :)

  • International swap!

Discussion

Drachenfrau 09/17/2008 #

what a wonderful idea! :-)

Drachenfrau 09/17/2008 #

what a wonderful idea! :-)

Guitartists 09/17/2008 #

Don;t you just ADORE those little guys! I know I do ;)

Drachenfrau 09/17/2008 #

They're really cute. :-) And I love the Shinto Religion.

sabashii 09/29/2008 #

I'd love to join the swap, but I'm just a newbie to Swap-Bot. I've participated in swaps through my BJD forum before, and have long been into penpals. Could I please join? Kodama are so adorable! <3

Guitartists 10/ 5/2008 #

You have plenty of time to get a few ratings :) If you want to do a private swap with me to start, just let me know and I'll set something up :)

dangducks 10/21/2008 #

This is going to be my second matchbox! I thought I'd swear them off after the first since my little clumsy hands wouldn't work...However, I like challenges. So! I'm excited!

LynnA 11/12/2008 #

I'm sorry I missed this swap! Hope there's another like this.

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