Devoted to the Study and Appreciation of Netsuke

Welcome to the official web site of the International Netsuke Society, devoted to the study and appreciation of netsuke and its related art forms (inro, ojime, sagemono).

Founded as the Netsuke Kenkyukai Society in 1975, membership in the Society includes:

  • a subscription to our quarterly full color illustrated International Netsuke Society Journal

  • full access to the INS online Forum with “identified on the screen membership status

  • regional Chapter meetings and related activities in the United States, Japan and Europe

  • an invitation to our bi-annual International Conventions which include multiple formal lectures, hands-on workshops presented by leading experts, and social events. The Conventions have dealer exhibitions where you will see and be able to handle the best available netsuke in the world.

  • opportunities to establish relationships and share information with knowlegable collector members to increase your knowledge of your own collection above what you may have already experienced by participating on our free INS Forum.

    The INS is the largest international organization of netsuke collectors, bringing together members living in 31 different countries worldwide.

    Beginners and collectors of all levels of experience and expertise are welcomed to join this group of art collectors and lovers for membership of $125/year, and to fully enjoy the benefits it has to offer.

    Share your collecting passion with interested people around the globe! Hear and be heard. It’s a lot of fun! Join us now!


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     The INS is proud to announce this new mode of communication for members and subscribers.  Developed specifically for announcing information about the Hakutaku Convention, we hope to expand its use to encourage INS events and society business.  If you are not a member but would like to receive email announcements from the INS, please click here.
 
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     Membership dues are $125 per annum for anywhere in the world. Dues include a subscription to the International Netsuke Society Journal, sent first class mail in the United States and air mail elsewhere. Payment is accepted via check drawn on a United States bank or VISA, MasterCard, or American Express charge card. Membership payment should be sent to:
International Netsuke Society
PO Box 223218
Hollywood, FL 33022
Tel: (954) 925-1900
Fax: (954) 925-4362
E-mail the membership department

 

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