[Pre-Order]Shimekazari "Myōga Broom" / Rice straw / Nagano-JPN 721047-1
[Pre-Order]Shimekazari "Myōga Broom" / Rice straw / Nagano-JPN 721047-1
- Size / Weight
- approx.W5xH21xT2cm/20g (W1.97"xH8.27"xT0.79"/0.71oz)
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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 1-6 at the beginning***
1. Reservation Period
From 12:00 noon Japan time on Monday, September 9, 2024
to 12:00 noon Japan time on Monday, September 30, 2024
2. This is a “Pre-order” page.
Please select the product you would like to reserve, click the “Add to Cart” button, and proceed to the payment page.
3. Payment is required in advance.
Please pay for the product when you make your reservation.
You can use various methods to make payments.
This excludes cash on delivery (Yamato Transport), which can only be used in Japan.
4. We cannot accept cancellations after payment has been made.
Once we have confirmed your payment, we will place an order with the creator.
The creator will begin production immediately,
so cancellations are not possible after payment has been made.
5. You can also order items other than those on pre-order.
However, for overseas deliveries, we apologize,
but we will charge for two shipments.
a. Normal items will be shipped within 2-7 business days of order
b. Shimekazari will be shipped from the second half of November
Therefore, we will charge you for the shipping of “a+b=2 times”.
When you place an order through the online shop,
the shipping charge will only be listed for one time,
but we will send you an email later to request the shipping charge for the second time,
so please complete the payment procedure.
For domestic shipping within Japan, the shipping fee for Normal items will be free of charge.
6. The products listed here will be shipped in order from late November.
<Delivery in Japan only>
We only accept time-specific requests (we do not accept date-specific requests).
As a special offer, we will give away a “wa-kazari” (a wreath made from rice straw) from Nagano Prefecture to everyone who orders a shimekazari within the reservation period {from Monday, September 9th to Monday, September 30th, 2024}.
However, as there is a limited number available, if the limited number is reached during the reservation period, the present will end. Please understand.
*Wholesale is not included.
This is a Shimekazari called “Myōga broom”.
This is an original design hanging decoration that is modeled on the Myōga (Japanese ginger) vegetable,
which is often used as a condiment, and a broom, which can be quickly taken out and easily cleaned.
Myōga(Japanese ginger) is believed to be a plant that brings good luck because its name is the same as the word “Myōga(冥加)”,
which means “blessings and grace bestowed by the gods and Buddha without our realizing it”.
For this reason, it is often used as a motif in family crests and the crests of Shinto shrines.
The broom has long been associated with warding off evil spirits, as it is used to sweep away dirt and dust,
and it has also been a popular good-luck charm.
This is a small and cute Shimekazari made from such good-luck charms.
Shimekazari are decorations made from rice straw that are displayed inside and outside the house in preparation for welcoming the New Year’s deity, “Toshigami-sama”.
The Shimekazari introduced here is made using rice straw harvested in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture and is made locally.
The makers are involved in every step of the process, from growing the rice straw to harvesting and making the decorations.
Rice straw, also called “green harvest”, harvested before the rice has ripened.
Rice harvesting takes place in the peak of the summer heat, from July to August.
This Shimekazari is made from high-quality rice straw that is also used to make the ring for Sumo wrestling.
The soft green rice straw is carefully woven into a pattern.
The broom is also said to bring good luck, as it means “to sweep in” happiness.
It’s a small size, about the size of your palm, so it may not be very gorgeous,
but it’s a size that you could casually display in the entrance of an apartment building.
It’s also a good shape for those who are decorating Shimekazari for the first time.
We also recommend that you display them and enjoy them throughout the year, even after New Year’s Day.
You can also hang it in your entrance like a doorbell.
It’s a fun way to decorate your home without feeling too formal, like you would with an ornament.
Why not display it in your favorite place in the house, such as the kitchen, bathroom, living room or bedroom?
It’s compact, so you can display it anywhere you like.
It will fit in with any room, regardless of style.
If you hang it from a hook or something,
it will sway gently in the wind, and you can almost hear the clear, tinkling sound of a bell.
It feels as if the bell is calling out to the gods.
You can display several of them in various places, or display two of them side by side like in the photo.
Hang them as a pair, like the tassels that hold up the curtains on a large window.
Even if a place is a little lonely on its own,
decorating it with a pair of items makes it feel more complete.
In order to keep the Shimekazari in good condition,
please do not leave it in the cardboard box after it arrives, but open it and take it out immediately.
If you do not display it immediately after taking it out of the box,
please store it in a cool place that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
After use, you can either take it to the shrine’s collection point or dispose of it as burnable waste.
If you dispose of it as burnable waste, please make sure to follow the waste classification rules of your local government.
Looking at this Shimekazari, it feels like a talisman that brings small happiness to our everyday lives.
When you feel the changing of the seasons in the flowers that bloom by the roadside or in the wind that blows.
When you can clean a place that you don’t usually get around to.
When you buy a nice little sweet on an ordinary day.
When you can sleep a little longer on a holiday morning.
When your favorite song comes on at a store you happen to be in.
When you suddenly notice this Shimekazari,
it makes you want to tell it about the good things that happened that day.
May the blessings of this “Myōga broom” bring you happiness and prosperity in the coming year.
**Please read the following text to the end and make a reservation
only after you have understood it.**
The Shimekazari that you have reserved on this page will be shipped from late November.
With regard to Shimekazari, returns and exchanges are not possible for any reason, except for defective products.
Defective products are those that are clearly damaged when they arrive. We take great care to inspect products before shipping, but if you receive a defective product, please contact us within 3 days of delivery.
We will replace defective products whenever possible,
but there may be cases where we are unable to provide a replacement due to the materials
or the circumstances of the maker.
Please note that we will not be able to accept returns or exchanges
if you contact us more than 4 days after delivery.