Ohgi

Ring for MIMIDALE DESIGNS

Mimaya Dale, the designer of the Ohgi ring has delivered a symbolic message with this ring. Her inspiration of the ring came from positive meanings that Japanese folding fans have and how much they are loved in the Japanese culture. She uses 18K Yellow gold and a sapphire for the material and they bring out luxurious aura. Moreover, the folding fan sits on a ring in an angle which give a unique beauty. Her design is a unity between East and West.

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Our Ohgi translations are now available in a wide range of languages: Ring EN, Ring AF, Unazë SQ, ቀለበት AM, حلقة AR, Մատանին HY, Üzük AZ, Eraztun EU, Пярсцёнак BE, রিং BN, Prsten BS, Пръстен BG, လက်စွပ် MY, Anell CA, Mphete NY, 戒指 ZH, Anellu CO, Prsten HR, Prsten CS, Ring DA, Ring NL, Ringo EO, Sõrmus ET, Rengas FI, Bague FR, Anel GL, ბეჭედი KA, Ring DE, Δαχτυλίδι EL, રિંગ GU, Bag HT, Zobe HA, טבעת HE, अंगूठी HI, Gyűrű HU, Cincin ID, Fáinne GA, Mgbanaka IG, Hringur IS, L'anello IT, リング JA, Dering JV, ರಿಂಗ್ KN, Сақина KK, ចិញ្ចៀន KM, Impeta RW, Шакек KY, 반지 KO, Ring KU, Anulus LA, Ring LB, ແຫວນ LO, Žiedas LT, Gredzens LV, Прстен MK, Peratra MG, Cincin MS, മോതിരം ML, Ċirku MT, He Mowhiti MI, रिंग MR, Бөгж MN, औंठी NE, Ring NO, ରିଙ୍ଗ OR, ਰਿੰਗ PA, حلقه FA, Pierścionek PL, حلقه PS, Anel PT, Inel RO, Кольцо RU, انگوٽ SD, Mama SM, Прстен SR, Fàinne GD, Rin'i SN, මුද්ද SI, Prsteň SK, Prstan SL, Giraantu SO, Selikalikoe ST, Anillo ES, Cincin SU, Pete SW, Ring SV, மோதிரம் TA, రింగ్ TE, Ангуштарин TG, แหวน TH, Halka TK, Singsing TL, Yüzük TR, Боҗра TT, ئۈزۈك UG, Перстень UK, انگوٹھی UR, Uzuk UZ, Nhẫn VI, Modrwy CY, Ring FY, Umsesane XH, רינג YI, Iwọn YO, Indandatho ZU, 戒指 ZY, Singsing CEB, Pa HAW, Nplhaib HMN, for global reach.

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Unique Properties

This is an 18 K, Yellow gold ring with a round sapphire. Ohgi (Japanese Folding Fan) symbolizes prosperity as it spreads out when we open it. The Japanese folding fan played such an important role in Japanese culture, and it was considered an essential tool to send off and welcome good spirits. This ring is different from regular jewelry because of the symbolic meanings it has, and also the unique eye-catching nature. This ring is also wearable in both directions and it gives a different unique look either way.

Tags

Ohgi, Japanese Folding Fan, Ring, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Japanese inspired, Symbolic jewelry, Jewelry with meanings

Production Technology

I used 3D Jewelry software to design this ring, then it was printed with a 3D printer. Then it was cast with 18K Yellow gold. The Folding Fan has a texture mat finish, the rest of the ring is mirror polished. Lastly a round sapphire was set.

Design Challenge

I believe jewelry should be beautiful but also comfortable to wear. I tried and failed many times to create the right measurements and angle of the Ohgi ( Japanese Folding Fan) in order to perfect the right balance. Because the ring has some weight on it, it required the right measurements for how it sits on the finger, otherwise it would not be wearable.

Project Duration

The project started in June 2019 in Vancouver and finished in December 2019 in Vancouver.

Operation Flow

This ring is wearable in two directions and it gives a distinct beauty in either way. It creates its own attraction, is different from ordinary rings because it tells a meaningful story.

Research

I first started from understanding the meanings and history behind Japanese Folding Fans through books and the web. I also consulted with my mother who is a kimono stylist which also let me discover about my late grandmother who was a kimono fanatic. This project has opened up so many opportunities and also let me rediscover my roots and ambition. I know what I want to express through my jewelry designing and I am content to know that people appreciate my unique, meaningful jewelry.

Inspiration

I have always been a Japanese folding Fan fanatic and always will be. The beautiful shape of the Japanese Folding Fan, the graceful meanings behind it and its practical use, are my inspirations to design this jewelry.

Image Credits

Main Image: Mimaya Dale( Designer/ Founder)/Tracy Moromisato( Photographer )Sara Borowski( Model) Imgae #1,3,4: Mimaya Dale (Designer, Founder)Tracy Moromisato(Photographer) Sara Borowski(Model), Aoi Tsujiguchi ( Make up artist) Kyoko Kamei( Kimono Stylist) Image #2: Mimaya Dale( Designer, Photographer, and Founder)

Project Overview

Ohgi Ring has been a Golden winner in the Jewelry Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

Golden Recognition

Mimidale Designs was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Ohgi Ring.

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Introducing Ohgi: A Symbolic Japanese Folding Fan Inspired Ring by Mimidale Designs

Mimidale Designs unveils the Ohgi ring, a symbolic piece inspired by the Japanese Folding Fan, crafted with 18K Yellow gold and a round sapphire, symbolizing prosperity and cultural significance.

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