Shōsōin Pattern Writing Paper and Envelope

A set of ornate writing paper and envelopes to send well-wishes to your friends and loved ones, decorated with age-old auspicious motifs. The motifs on this set were used to decorate ancient treasures which are stored in the Shōsōin Repository (built around 756-759 CE). They consist of flowers, animals and mythical creatures considered to bring good luck such as mandarin ducks, phoenixes and kirin.

Kansai

The Kansai region includes the second-most populated metropolitan area in Japan with its largest city Osaka. Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan’s former capital cities, are home to important temples and shrines and strongholds of intangible cultural heritage, such as the Kyoto textile weaving skills of Nishijin.