Harvest-bearing rush straw bale decoration (2 colors)
Product description
These igusa bales are carefully crafted from igusa, a natural material that has been a part of Japanese life since ancient times. Long beloved as auspicious items praying for bountiful harvests, igusa decorations are the perfect item for your entryway or living room to welcome the New Year. As a natural material, igusa has excellent moisture absorption and deodorizing properties, so after the New Year, you can remove the mizuhiki and other decorations and display them as interior décor in your entryway or bathroom. These are items that allow you to enjoy the charm of igusa throughout the seasons.
Material information
The scientific name for rush grass, Juncus, apparently means "to tie." The word "tie" has various meanings, such as to connect, organize, create, solidify, and tighten, and is also used to mean tying bonds and hearts, such as forming relationships with people or making promises. Igusa is a grass with such auspicious meanings. Igusa also has the effect of purifying the air, deodorizing, and regulating humidity, and its scent has a relaxing effect.
Precautions
Igusa grass (rush grass) has long been a popular material in Japan for making tatami mats. The surface of rush grass stems has countless tiny, invisible holes that allow it to breathe, absorbing and releasing air, circulating the air in a room. Because rush grass is produced from natural materials, each individual stalk varies in thickness and color. Also, because it is handmade, slight variations in shape and size may occur. Pulling too hard, drying, or deterioration over time may cause the grass to break or snap. Keep in mind that using rush grass in direct sunlight will cause discoloration. Condensation may also cause color transfer to walls.
