shimekazari
A shimekazari is knitted rope made from rice straw (shimenawa), usually decorated with fern leaves, an orange, or other items of good omen. It is a Japanese New Year custom to hang one on the front door of a house.
A shimekazari is knitted rope made from rice straw (shimenawa), usually decorated with fern leaves, an orange, or other items of good omen. It is a Japanese New Year custom to hang one on the front door of a house.
