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Shimekazari "Gobō" / Rice straw / Tōkyō-JPN 250921
Shimekazari "Gobō" / Rice straw / Tōkyō-JPN 250921
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¥2,750 JPY
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- Size / Weight
- 60cm(23.62"):
approx.L60-64(knot to tip 30)xT6cm/280g
(L23.62"-25.2"(knot to tip 11.81")xT2.36"/9.89oz)
90cm(35.43"):
approx.L86(knot to tip 36)xT6cm/400g
(L33.86"(knot to tip 14.17")xT2.36"/14.13oz)
120cm(47.24"):
approx.L102-109(knot to tip 40)xT8cm/600g
(L40.16"-42.91"(knot to tip 15.75")xT3.15"/21.19oz)
180cm(70.87"):
approx.L168(knot to tip 60)xT10cm/1460g
(L66.14"(knot to tip 23.62")xT3.94"/51.57oz)
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Note
The sizes shown above are the middle of the total quantity of items we receive, and are only a rough estimate.
Also, external dimensions are provided.
Some of them may be 2-3 cm (1inch) larger or smaller than the sizes indicated because they are handmade using natural materials.
If you have a specific place in mind where you would like to store the item, please order it with enough space to spare.
Also, the shape, texture, and color of each item will vary.
Please be aware of this before ordering. -
Caution
Please be careful not to damage your body or clothing with sprinters.
For all materials, please store in a well-ventilated place and avoid storing in cupboards, etc. as much as possible.
When storing, it is best to avoid direct sunlight and to place them in an elevated place where moisture does not accumulate.
If the product gets wet from rain or water, wipe it off with a dry cloth and dry it well in the shade or indoors in a well-ventilated location.
Regular brushing with a scrubber or brush is recommended to prevent dust accumulation.
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Shipping
We deliver products worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated according to your location and what you order.
We will ship with care and attention.You can see shipping policy here
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How to care
These products are made from all-natural materials and if taken good care of they will last for dozens of years. Products made of natural materials also change beautifully over time.
Check "How to care" page here
＊＊＊ Please read Notes 1–2 before placing your order＊＊＊
1.This page is for Shimekazari orders.
Online Shop Sales Period
November 13 (Thu) – December 28 (Sun), 2025, 12:00 noon (JST)
＊Our physical store will also be open until Sunday, December 28.
This item is available only while supplies last.
Once sold out, sales will end.
Regardless of stock status, orders cannot be accepted after Monday, December 29.
We also ship internationally.
Please note that the year-end period is an exceptionally busy time for deliveries,
and your order may not arrive before the end of the year.
We kindly ask for your understanding that returns or refunds cannot be accepted due to delivery delays.
2. Regular items can also be ordered together with Shimekazari products.
However, depending on the type of Shimekazari,
some items may be too long to be shipped together with other baskets or trays.
To ensure safe delivery of your order,
please note that your purchase may need to be shipped in multiple packages,
and additional shipping fees may apply accordingly.
If any changes to the shipping fee are required,
we will inform you in the order confirmation email
(which is sent separately from the automatic order notification).
This type of Shimekazari is known as a “Gobō-jime.”
It is a straight, evenly twisted straw rope, traditionally displayed at entrances or on household Shinto altars (kamidana).
The name comes from its resemblance to gobō (burdock root), long and slender in form.
Available sizes:
- Small: approx. 60 cm / 23.6 in
- Medium: approx. 90 cm / 35.4 in
- Large: approx. 120 cm / 47.2 in
- Extra Large: approx. 180 cm / 70.9 in
(The photo above shows the Large size.)
A Shimekazari is a traditional New Year’s ornament made of rice straw, displayed indoors or outdoors to welcome the Toshigami deity at the start of the year.
The Shimekazari introduced here is crafted mainly in Edogawa, Tokyo, using rice straw harvested in the surrounding regions, including Tsukuba in Ibaraki and Narita in Chiba Prefecture.
The rice straw used is harvested before the grains have fully ripened.
The harvest takes place around August, during the height of summer.
Since it becomes too hot to work during the day, the process begins early in the morning while it is still cool.
The cut rice straw is then carefully dried over time and stored in a cool, shaded place.
The harvested rice straw is stacked in a cooled storage room, waiting for its turn to be crafted.
Even just looking at the material itself, one can feel a sense of life, strength, and vitality.
The Shimekazari introduced here features beautifully uniform and powerful hand-twisted straw rope.
The Gobō Shimekazari has two sections called the “Moto” and the “Ura.” The Moto refers to the base area where the straw begins, while the Ura is the tip where the strips gradually become finer.
although this may vary by region, and in some areas, it is displayed the other way around.
When twisting straw into rope, there are two directions: right-twist and left-twist. Shimenawa used for sacred or ritual purposes are traditionally made with a left-twist,
and the ones introduced here follow that custom. However, depending on the region or the maker, right-twisted ropes may also be used.
Because lightning often appears during the season when rice ripens, it has long been regarded as a sacred sign of divine energy and fertility.
Please refer to this video for instructions on how to attach the shide ornaments.
To keep your Shimekazari in good condition,
please open the package promptly upon arrival and do not leave it stored inside the cardboard box.
If you are not going to display it right away, store it indoors in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
After use, it may be taken to a Shinto shrine for disposal, or treated as burnable household waste.
If disposing as waste, please be sure to follow your local municipality’s guidelines.
Generally, Shimekazari are brought to a shrine to be burned in a ritual fire after the New Year.
However, those displayed on household altars (kamidana) are often left up throughout the year.
In some regions, people even keep the ones hung at the entrance displayed all year round.
Depending on the environment, the color of the rice straw will gradually change —
from fresh green to a warm golden hue over time.
Because this Shimekazari is relatively long, it may be slightly coiled to fit inside the shipping box.
To prevent permanent bending and to maintain its best condition,
please open the package promptly upon arrival and remove the Shimekazari from the box.
If it appears slightly curved, gently straighten it by hand.
If you do not plan to display it immediately, store it indoors in a cool,
dry place away from direct sunlight.
Ideal for display at your entrance or household altar.
Please choose the size that best suits your space.
＊＊Please read the following notes carefully
and place your order only after understanding and agreeing to the terms.＊＊
Returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for Shimekazari, except in the case of defective items.
A “defective item” refers to one that is clearly damaged at the time of delivery.
We take the utmost care in inspection before shipping, but if you receive a defective item,
please contact us within 3 days after delivery.
＊Please note that we will be closed for the New Year holidays
from Monday, December 29, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026,
and will not be able to respond during that period.
We will replace defective items whenever possible,
but depending on the availability of materials and the maker’s schedule,
a replacement may not be possible.
Also, please understand that we cannot accept requests for returns or exchanges
if you contact us 4 days or more after delivery.
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