Shimenawa, one of New Year's decorations for houses
These are Shimenawa, twisted straw rope and one of New Year's decorations for houses, as well as Shimekazari, Kadomatsu. This usually is decorated on the top of the entrance of houses to keep the evil spirit away and it originally shows the sacred place for gods and often seen in shrines.
Have a happy 2008!!
posted by Unknown @ 9:07 PM
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4 Comments:
Your photographs and history, tradition are appreciated during the year 2007 and look forward to seeing more of your photographs in 2008!
How interesting. This is my first visit to your blog . . . I'll be back to see what I missed in 2007! Happy New Year!
Happy new year.
Fine blog.
mes meilleurs voeux en cette année 2008.
My best wishes in the year 2008.
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