Japanese paper lucky charms: a balloon / 1 type of decoration / Snake (Snake, Plum) / Hyakunenmonogatari
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.
Snake" is the Chinese zodiac sign for the year 2025.
The snake symbolizes"rebirth and change,""longevity,""prosperity of offspring,""bearing fruit.
Made from handmade Washi paper from Echigo "Oguni Washi".
Oguni-cho, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, is an area with heavy snowfall, where more than 3 meters of snow accumulates in 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 strengths 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 |
|---|---|
| Subject of Award | Hyakunen Monogatari Project [First International Brand Building Project from Niigata] |
| Manufacturer | Neos Corporation |
| Designer | Atsushi Yamamoto |
| Dimensions | W145 x H145 x D22 |
| Material | Japanese paper |
| Contents | Paulownia frame with 2 pins for wall decoration |
| Country of origin | Japan |
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