Shimenawa 標縄
Shimenawa (標縄) is a type of rope made from rice straw used for ritual purification in the Shinto religion. Shimenawa ropes can be found in a variety of sizes, ranging from a few centimeters to several metres in diameter. They are often decorated with “shide” (紙垂), a zig-zagged paper streamer. The space where a shimenawa is hung marks a sacred space and can be found at shrines and torii gates. They can also be wrapped around “yorishiro,” or objects capable of attracting spirits, such as trees or stones. The cutting or moving of these trees or stones is thought to bring misfortune.
Available in two sizes. Frame not included.
Product details
Material: Mohawk Superfine Ultrawhite Eggshell 270gsm acid-free card from GF Smith
Printing process: Archival giclee pigment ink
Origin: Printed and hand-cut in Nottingham, United Kingdom
Delivery times & prices
We ship worldwide. 日本へ国際郵便で送ります。
UK deliveries: 3-4 working days via Royal Mail 1st class
International deliveries available via Royal Mail International Standard Airmail
Prices calculated during checkout
For more information on shipping times for international deliveries, please check the delivery & returns page.
Shimenawa (標縄) is a type of rope made from rice straw used for ritual purification in the Shinto religion. Shimenawa ropes can be found in a variety of sizes, ranging from a few centimeters to several metres in diameter. They are often decorated with “shide” (紙垂), a zig-zagged paper streamer. The space where a shimenawa is hung marks a sacred space and can be found at shrines and torii gates. They can also be wrapped around “yorishiro,” or objects capable of attracting spirits, such as trees or stones. The cutting or moving of these trees or stones is thought to bring misfortune.
Available in two sizes. Frame not included.
Product details
Material: Mohawk Superfine Ultrawhite Eggshell 270gsm acid-free card from GF Smith
Printing process: Archival giclee pigment ink
Origin: Printed and hand-cut in Nottingham, United Kingdom
Delivery times & prices
We ship worldwide. 日本へ国際郵便で送ります。
UK deliveries: 3-4 working days via Royal Mail 1st class
International deliveries available via Royal Mail International Standard Airmail
Prices calculated during checkout
For more information on shipping times for international deliveries, please check the delivery & returns page.
Shimenawa (標縄) is a type of rope made from rice straw used for ritual purification in the Shinto religion. Shimenawa ropes can be found in a variety of sizes, ranging from a few centimeters to several metres in diameter. They are often decorated with “shide” (紙垂), a zig-zagged paper streamer. The space where a shimenawa is hung marks a sacred space and can be found at shrines and torii gates. They can also be wrapped around “yorishiro,” or objects capable of attracting spirits, such as trees or stones. The cutting or moving of these trees or stones is thought to bring misfortune.
Available in two sizes. Frame not included.
Product details
Material: Mohawk Superfine Ultrawhite Eggshell 270gsm acid-free card from GF Smith
Printing process: Archival giclee pigment ink
Origin: Printed and hand-cut in Nottingham, United Kingdom
Delivery times & prices
We ship worldwide. 日本へ国際郵便で送ります。
UK deliveries: 3-4 working days via Royal Mail 1st class
International deliveries available via Royal Mail International Standard Airmail
Prices calculated during checkout
For more information on shipping times for international deliveries, please check the delivery & returns page.
