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Handmade Japanese-made large (green) hanging carp dolls | Symbolizing growth and stability for inbound tourists, this auspicious charm is a popular Japanese item among foreign tourists
The deep wishes and origins of carp streamers
The origin of carp streamers dates back to the Chinese legend of "The Dragon Gate."
The carp was introduced to Japan as a symbol of overcoming difficulties and achieving success, based on the legend that a carp that swims upstream against rapids and climbs a waterfall transforms into a dragon.
The carp streamer custom, which began in the Edo period, involves letting a black carp (father), a red carp (mother), and green or blue baby carp (children) swim in the sky to pray for the healthy growth of children.
This handmade large (green) carp streamer inherits the meaning of the traditional carp streamer and is an auspicious piece that especially conveys wishes for growth, stability, and prosperity.
The green carp represents children and embodies the parents' loving wishes for their children to grow up healthy and strong.
Even though it is small, it clearly expresses the unchanging love and feelings of a parent for their child.
Family love adds color to the May festival
Boys' Day, celebrated on May 5th, is an important Japanese event in which people pray for the healthy growth and success of boys.
By displaying this green carp together with the black carp (father) and red carp (mother) from the same series, you can create a small carp streamer filled with the love of the whole family.
Even if you live in an apartment or condominium where it's difficult to display a large carp streamer, you can still enjoy celebrating the festival with ease using this palm-sized carp streamer.
If you give this as a gift to celebrate your child or grandchild's first Doll's Festival, it will be a special gift that will surely be truly appreciated.
Since it can be displayed all year round, it will always be loved as a warm presence that strengthens family bonds and watches over children's growth.
This is a meaningful festival item that also plays an important role in passing on Japan's beautiful traditions to the next generation.
The beauty of high-quality crepe fabric
This carp is carefully crafted using traditional Japanese crepe fabric.
Chirimen is a high-quality fabric made from silk threads woven using a special method, and the fine grain (bumps) on the surface give it a unique, beautiful luster and a soft feel.
The elegant green background is decorated with a beautiful indigo scale pattern, and the way the light hits it changes depending on the angle you look at it, making it shine beautifully just like the scales of a real carp.
Each piece is hand-sewn by a craftsman, so it is imbued with a warmth and charm that cannot be expressed by machine.
I am truly impressed by the high level of skill with which the yellow eyes, three-dimensional fins, and golden tassels have been so meticulously recreated.
The high-quality texture of the crepe fabric gives this little carp exceptional dignity and beauty, and just looking at it calms the soul.
Memorable souvenirs and relaxing interior decor
I think it would make a great souvenir for people from overseas who are interested in Japanese culture, or for your dear friends.
If you talk about the origins of carp streamers and the May festival, it will be a wonderful gift that will help your child gain a deeper understanding of Japan's culture of family love and cherishing children.
Made with high-quality crepe fabric and skilled artisans, these authentic Japanese crafts will surely be treasured.
Its beautiful design blends naturally into both Japanese and Western-style rooms, making it a great addition to any room decor, creating an elegant and calming atmosphere wherever you display it.
You can enjoy it for a long time by displaying it in a photo frame on the wall or placing it in your favorite place.
If you gaze upon this green carp when you are tired, you will likely be gently soothed by the energies of "growth" and "stability" that the carp possesses.
Product specifications
Size: Height 6.5cm x Width 14cm
Material: Chirimen fabric Design: Elegant green background, beautiful indigo scales, yellow eyes, three-dimensional fins, gold tassels Manufacturing: Handmade by artisans in Japan Sales unit: 1 piece (photo is an example product)
Individual differences: As these are handmade, there may be individual differences in pattern and size.
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