Washi lucky charms: a doucai/two-type decoration/Japanese Zodiac Dragon (Daruma, Kozuchi, Kin'un) / Hyakunen Monogatari (100 Year Story)
Fukura" is a wall decoration made of Japanese paper molded into a three-dimensional shape, which has been considered a form of congratulations in Japan since ancient times. It gently decorates not only Japanese-style rooms but also Western-style rooms as an interior decoration that brings good fortune.
TATSU, the Chinese zodiac sign for the year 2024
Tatsu refers to the dragon.
It is said to be the most auspicious zodiac sign among the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, It is believed to have the power to not only grant various wishes, but also to guide all things in the right direction.
The kozuchi (small hammer) is said to bring good harvest and fortune.
Made from handmade Washi from Oguni Washi in Echigo, Niigata Prefecture.
Oguni-cho, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, is an area with heavy snowfall, with more than 3 meters of snow piling up on a typical year.
A 100-year story:
With the theme of "tools for maintaining and passing on a lifestyle and culture that we want to cherish 100 years from now," we are building a system from product development to sales by leveraging the strength of Niigata as a production center. In 2005, the company received the Good Design Award [Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman's Award] as a leading example of an international brand originating from the region.
Year Awarded | Good Design Award 2005 |
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Subject of Award | Hyakunen Monogatari Project [First International Brand Building Project from Niigata] |
Manufacturer | Neos Corporation |
Designer | Atsushi Yamamoto |
Dimensions | W147 x H292 x D28 |
Material | Japanese paper |
Contents | Paulownia frame with 2 pins for wall decoration |
Country of origin | Japan |
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