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Japan Best Keijusha Traditional Koinobori Hangings
Colour : Blue
£ 209.00
Free delivery over £ 100 | Free UK exchanges
Description
This beautiful handcrafted washi paper carp streamer is a timeless celebration of Japanese tradition and craftsmanship. Made in Toyama Prefecture—renowned for its fine Japanese paper—each carp is dyed by hand using katazome, a traditional stencil dyeing technique dating back to the Edo period. The result is a piece that is both vibrant and delicately textured, rich with cultural significance and visual charm.
Originally displayed during Children’s Day in May, these carp (koinobori) symbolise strength, resilience, and the wish for a child’s healthy growth. Today, they are just as cherished as decorative pieces year-round—gracing walls and interiors with their flowing form and hand-dyed beauty.
The studio behind these works was founded in the early Showa era by Keisuke Yoshida (1915–2014), who dedicated his life to preserving and sharing the fading art of washi paper. His passion lives on in every hand-dyed, handcrafted streamer produced in Yatsuo, a place where tradition continues to thrive through skilled artisans and natural materials.
Key details
Material: Hand-dyed washi paper using traditional pattern dyeing
Craft origin: Made in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Technique: Vegetable dye, stencil dyeing, and hand processing
Design: Traditional koinobori (carp streamers) for Children’s Day and year-round decoration
Use: Wall hanging or seasonal interior accent
Size: Approximately 370 × 890 mm
Handmade – each piece may vary slightly in tone and form due to traditional methods
Size Guide
Delivery
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Features
JAPAN-BEST
Japan-Best is first and foremost a story about Japanese craftsmen, with the influence of contemporary design. Inspired by the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, and their ability to adapt to our modern lifestyle. Passionate about the stories behind each product; the skills of the craftsmen, or the long tradition of an object left unchanged for generations - yet somehow remaining contemporary.
Japan-Best is a collection of Japanese brands, which have been selected for the originality of their design, the quality of their production, the fact that their production is “Made in Japan”, and the long history that they maintain, quite often for several generations.
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