One such item is the Mushi-bue (“Insect Whistle“) from Ghibli’s 1984 film, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, which is now in the spotlight as a stunning new necklace.
Studio Ghibli’s magical storylines often blur the boundaries between fantasy and reality by blending fantastical objects with ones that have a basis in real-world Japanese traditions.
The elongated shape, carved-square details, and hollow centre replicate the look of Nausicaä’s Mushi-bue in miniature form.
Priced at 13,200 yen (US$88.80), the necklace was released on 4 October, and can be purchased at Donguri Kyowakoku stores in Japan and online.