Straw Decoration - Shimenawa Dragon

This dragon-shaped straw decoration was created in celebration of 2024, the Year of the Dragon. One of the twelve signs of the Japanese zodiac, dragons have been revered as sacred beings since ancient times. This yakuryu talisman, crafted by brand Tier, specifically symbolizes wishes for progress.

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.

Keep dry.

Due to the use of natural materials, the colour will gradually change over time.

Small: W 23cm × H 22cm × D 2.5cm
Large W 30cm × H 25.5 cm × D 4cm

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.