The Jewel

The Jewel

宝珠 Houju

This Jewel is said to ward off misfortune and grant wishes.

It is made from rice straw (harvested in autumn) after the rice harvest, rather than the green straw (harvested in summer) that is often used in Takubo’s straw crafts. It is stronger than green straw, and you can feel the roughness that is the natural texture of the straw.

Size

The Jewel    43cm×31cm