Mizuhiki Decoration
水引飾り
A New Year decoration incorporating elements of mizuhiki, a Japanese form of decorative knot-tying.
This decoration was crafted by designer Nagaura Chie, who founded the brand Tier in 2013.
Straw decorations and shimenawa (ropes made from rice straw or hemp, used for purification) come in a wide variety of shapes and have been used in Japan for centuries. Hanging a straw decoration is believed to cleanse and purify a space in preparation for the new year.
This wall hanging incorporates elements of mizuhiki, a decorative form of knot-tying that is used on occiasions of celebration, particularly in decorating envelopes. While suitable as a New Year decoration, it is also fitting for other celebratory occasions.
Keep dry.
Due to the use of natural materials, the colour will gradually change over time.
Size: W 13.5 cm, H 16.5 cm
Chūbu
The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.
