"Tamamizu" Gourd Lamp by Ron Poole www.rpooledesigns.com A short story from Japan's Muromachi period (1336-1573) called “Tamamizu Monogatari” (The Tale of Tamamizu) What was it that inspired the princess to name the girl “Tamamizu”? The “tama” in Tamamizu refers to a jewel, and “mizu” to water. Thus, “Tamamizu” means “Water that sparkles like a jewel.” Perhaps the girl might have been a fleeting jewel that sparkled reflecting the princess as the sun. Gourds Birdhouse, Gourd Lamp, Gourds Crafts, Luminary, Edison Light Bulbs, Art Techniques, Bird Houses, Photo Galleries, Christmas Bulbs