New Year Fortune-Bringing Shimenawa | Japanese Shimenawa | New Year Ornament

Shimenawa is a traditional Japanese rope woven from straw, primarily used in Shinto rituals for demarcation, purification, and prayer. It serves to ward off evil and create sacred boundaries. In Japanese tradition, it is commonly hung at doorways during the New Year or festivals to expel malevolent spirits, welcome deities, and pray for peace and good fortune, symbolizing the protection of the home. It possesses both ritualistic and decorative functions. [Size] Approximately 20 cm in length and width. [Floral Materials] Preserved Roses, Preserved Cedar, Wooden Roses, Pine Cones, Canary Grass, Tea Tree Leaves, Blackberries, Nigella, Tiger Eye, Rosary Peas, Chinese Tallow Tree seeds, Tiger Eye. [Important Notes] ◇ Each item is handcrafted upon order, with a production time of 2-5 days. ◇ As the products are handmade, the arrangement of each flower will vary, and cannot be identical to the photograph. ◇ Floral materials are seasonal. If a particular material is out of stock, it will be replaced with a similar one without prior notice. Please understand before placing your order. ◇ Flowers are natural materials and inherently delicate. Some flower fragments may naturally fall during transport. ◇ Preserved flowers undergo a special process to be made into arrangements. They are also susceptible to minor damage during shipping, making them unsuitable for resale. Therefore, we cannot accept returns or exchanges due to personal preferences. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you receive an item with significant defects, please send us a private message, and we will address it as soon as possible. [Care Instructions] Please place the item in a dry, well-ventilated environment, avoiding humidity and direct sunlight. It can be preserved for over a year in a typical dry indoor environment. To remove dust, gently brush it away with a soft brush or paintbrush.