Gaman Kanji Necklace eo9066 and incarceration of Japanese Americans

and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II devastated their sense of belonging and livelihoods that had taken 40 years to establish

Her instinct tells her there is much more to the story

we are pleased to be offering this fine digital print reproduction of the painting that was featured in the JANM’s Pacific Standard Time exhibition Drawing the Line

Aiko Uwate’s popular Japanese Names for Babies book has been updated to create this second edition

Gaman Kanji Necklace eo9066 and incarceration of Japanese AmericansThe kanji for GAMAN (persevere and endure adversity with inner strength) is carved out in 7 8 sterling silver and hangs on an 18 sterling chain treated with a rhodium finish to prevent tarnishing. A beautiful reminder of the strength inside of us all. Due to shipping restrictions we are currently unable to ship Internationally.