Straw Decoration - Shimenawa Lucky Bell

This bell-shaped straw 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.

Each bell is decorated with a zigzag-shaped paper streamer, called shide.

Keep dry.

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

Size:

Medium – W 4.8 cm, H 12.5 cm, D 4.8 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.