Year of the Horse Washi Paper Handmade Ornament - Hana Warai Gogo

【Year of the Horse Washi Handmade Ornament - Hanaemi Umma】 Crafted with traditional Japanese Chigiri-wa (torn paper) Washi techniques, this piece features a horse's smile and blooming plum blossoms, bringing you warm, hopeful New Year blessings. 【Design Highlights: A Smile Like a Blooming Flower (Hanaemi)】 Craftsmanship and Texture: The ornament utilizes "Chigiri-wa Washi" craftsmanship, where artisans meticulously tear and affix Washi paper by hand, piece by piece. The simple yet delicate warmth of Washi paper gently adorns the start of the New Year. Thematic Meaning: "Hanaemi" (花笑み) signifies a smile as radiant as a blooming flower. The horse's amiable expression, complemented by the gorgeously blooming plum blossoms on its body, creates a truly heartwarming piece that soothes the soul. A Wish for Well-being: The horse's gentle demeanor embodies the wish for a peaceful, content, and prosperous New Year. 【Auspicious Meanings: Hope, Leaping Forward, and Stability】 Leaping Forward and Smooth Sailing: The horse (Uma) is an auspicious symbol of "leaping forward." The Japanese pronunciation for horse, "Uma," also sounds like "umaku," meaning things going smoothly. Vitality and Hope: Plum blossoms endure harsh winters and bloom in early spring, symbolizing vitality and hope. This ornament combines the horse's leap forward with the hope of plum blossoms, inviting abundant good fortune. Attracting Wealth and Blessings: Horses are said to "gallop in good luck," and their powerful stance is seen as a symbol of "business prosperity" and "family safety." 【Placement and Gifting Suggestions】 Home Accent: This charming, palm-sized ornament can be placed anywhere in your home, such as the **entrance, living room, or alcove (Tokonoma)**, allowing you to feel the unique passage of seasons in Japan amidst your busy modern life. Ideal Gift: With its warm "Hanaemi" sentiment and exquisite handmade feel, it makes a perfect New Year's gift for cherished friends and family. 【Product Specifications】 Dimensions: 10 × 10 × 7.5 cm Material: Ceramic, Washi Paper Origin: Japan 【Precautions】 ※ Each item is handmade, so there may be slight variations in color, pattern, and form for each finished product. The actual product received will be the definitive one regarding color and pattern. Returns or exchanges will not be accepted after purchase, so please confirm the size and style before purchasing. (Excluding cases of incorrect item shipped or defects.) ※ The color of the product images may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitor settings. The actual product color will prevail. If you have any questions, please contact customer service. ※ All product dimensions are measured by hand, with a potential error of approximately 0.5-1 cm. ※ Size charts may have slight discrepancies with actual product dimensions due to material, measurement starting/ending points, and human measurement methods. ※ The appreciation period is "not a trial period." Please inspect the product immediately upon receipt. If there are any defects, please take photos and notify us by phone, chat, or email within 24 hours of arrival. We will do our best to assist you. ※ If the product has been opened, used, or disassembled, resulting in a loss of completeness and resale value, your right to return the item may be affected. ※ We apologize for any inconvenience, but returns or exchanges cannot be accepted if the product is stained, washed, has tags removed or damaged, or if accessories are missing. ※ Packaging illustrations are for reference only. The packaging may vary depending on the size of the box, and the actual product will prevail.