Kyoto Handmade Shrinkage Velvet Ornament - Ebisu

Kyoto Handmade Shrinkage Velvet Ornament: New Year - Ebisu (Wealth & Luck) — A Smiling Face: Transforming the warmth of Kyoto artisans' fingertips into a wish of good fortune, carrying a sea bream. 🏮 Festival Origin: The God of Wealth who brings bountiful harvests and prosperous trade. In Japanese traditional culture, Ebisu (えびす) is the only deity among the Seven Lucky Gods to originate from Japan. He is typically depicted as a joyous figure dressed in hunting attire, holding a fishing rod and embracing a large sea bream, symbolizing "abundant catches," "prosperous trade," and "good fortune and luck." People believe Ebisu's benevolent smile can attract blessings, making him an indispensable auspicious symbol for welcoming the New Year during Oshogatsu. 📌 Artisan Craftsmanship: The warm aesthetic from Kyoto's "Shrinkage Velvet Craftsmanship Hall." This delicate three-dimensional ornament comes from Kyoto's renowned Shrinkage Velvet Craftsmanship Hall. The charm of shrinkage velvet: Made from shrinkage velvet (crepe) fabric, its unique fine texture and soft touch give the deity a round and approachable face. Local handmade value: The Shrinkage Velvet Craftsmanship Hall is dedicated to creating a variety of seasonal lucky charms, from traditional designs to unique miniatures. Each piece showcases the meticulous effort of Kyoto artisans' hand-stitching, representing a significant brand of Kyoto's handmade craftsmanship. 🎨 Design Highlights: A visual feast of gathered auspiciousness. Thematic image: The main body of the ornament is a smiling Ebisu, holding a large red sea bream in his arms, symbolizing "surplus every year" and great luck. Exquisite decorative details: Lucky charm tag: A striking "Lucky Charm" (開運) tag hangs below, directly conveying wishes for good fortune. Auspicious symbols: The decorations are interspersed with bamboo leaves symbolizing resilience, small gold coins (小判) glittering like gold, and rice bales (米俵) praying for abundance. Color scheme: Primarily festive red and bright yellow, creating a lively and gorgeous festive atmosphere. 🏡 Space Decoration and Practical Advice. Hanging design: This ornament does not take up surface space and comes with a convenient hanging cord. It is ideal for hanging on the entrance door, next to a shop's cash register, or on a living room wall, injecting a traditional Japanese aesthetic into modern spaces. Recommended uses: Shop decoration: Praying for thriving business and a steady flow of customers. New Year's gift: Suitable as a housewarming gift or for an opening celebration, offering the warmest wishes for wealth. Bring this "Ebisu" ornament from Kyoto home and let the deity's smile protect your wealth and peace. Material: Shrinkage Velvet Dimensions: 30 x 12cm Material: Rayon Crepe ※ This store only sells shrinkage velvet ornaments, and does not include other accessories or display stands. ※ All products are handmade, and each finished product will have slight differences in color, pattern, and shape. The color and pattern of the finished product are subject to the actual product shipped. Once sold, returns and exchanges are not provided. Please confirm the size and style before purchasing and consider carefully. (Except for incorrect items or defects) ※ The color or pattern of the fabric may vary depending on the cutting position, but it does not affect the quality, use, or aesthetics of the product. The distribution of patterns on each finished product cannot be specified and is subject to the actual product. ※ The color of the product images may vary slightly due to differences in computer monitor settings. The actual product color shall prevail. If you have any questions, please contact customer service. ※ The size chart may have slight errors with the actual product dimensions due to material, measurement start and end points, and human measurement methods. ※ Product dimensions are manually measured on the actual product, with an error of approximately 0.5-1cm. ※ The appreciation period is "not a trial period." Please unpack and inspect the product immediately upon receipt. If there are any defects, please take photos and record them, and contact customer service within 24 hours of arrival. We will do our best to assist you in resolving the issue. ※ If the product has been unpacked, used, or disassembled, resulting in a loss of integrity and resale value, it will affect your right to return. ※ If the product is damaged, washed, has tags cut or damaged, or is missing parts (accessories), it cannot be returned or exchanged. We apologize for any inconvenience. ※ Packaging illustrations are for reference only. Due to different packaging box sizes, the packaging will vary after packing. Please refer to the actual product. ※ Do not drop heavily. Please place carefully. Dust with a soft feather duster. Do not touch water.