Tomone Badge

Description

This is the first in our series of pin badges. Being the first, we named it the “Tomone Badge“.

Pin badges are great for displaying on bags, hats, or even on the lapel of a suit!

What is Mizuhiki…?

It’s a traditional Japanese craft made from paper.And it’s usually used to decorate gifts given at events of congratulations and condolences.
The ribbon has meanings depending on the color or number of cords at the event.
The ribbons don’t get untied, which symbolizes a continuing relationship.

Why is it called Mizuhiki…?

About 500 years ago, the way to dye Mizuhiki was ‘pulling‘ paper cords out of dyed ‘water‘, and then putting paper cords into glue ‘water‘ to keep the shape and ‘pulling‘ them out to dry.
‘Mizu‘ means water and ‘Hiki‘ means Pulling in Japanese.
Because in Japan water is believed to purify things,
Therefore, Mizuhiki are considered purified, and capable of protecting against negative energies.

Ribbon Types

-Awaji Ribbons symbolize-

• Creating a good relationship
• Good luck
• Celebration

-Ume Ribbons symbolize-

• Continuing good relationships
• Protection
• Celebration

-Myoga Ribbons symbolize-

• Creating a good relationship
• Good luck
• Celebration

 

Mizuhiki products can be sensitive.
They are made from paper, so you should not put them into water.
I make them very carefully but if you notice something wrong, let me know and send a picture.
I’ll send you a new one if the product was damaged during delivery.

Custom orders are accepted, for a price double that listed here.
I ship products from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive at your place.
(About 2~3 weeks depending on distance or climate)

If your order is urgent, please contact me directly via the contact form, and we can discuss the fees for rush delivery.

 

-TOMONE-

美しい色合いの日本伝統工芸「水引」を日常に。
たくさんの色が重なり合うような、様々な「ご縁」が訪れますように。

Take the beautiful colors of the traditional Japanese craft ‘Mizuhiki’ into your life.
May you have many colorful relationships in the future.