This 70cm Sanbonfusa Shimenawa is a traditional Japanese sacred rope (shimenawa) handcrafted from rice straw, featuring three downward tassels (fusa). Its presence marks a boundary between the physical and the sacred – a space purified and protected.

In Shinto belief, shimenawa ropes are used to ward off negative energy and to invite the presence of the divine. The three tassels are often interpreted as a symbol of harmony between heaven, earth, and humanity, or as an embodiment of protective forces guarding the threshold.

Each piece is handmade in Miyazaki Prefecture by artisans who continue the centuries-old tradition of working with natural straw grown in terraced rice fields. The rope is twisted entirely by hand using the nawanai technique, giving the piece its characteristic strength and elegance.

Hung above doorways, in entryways, or in spaces of quiet reflection, the Sanbonfusa Shimenawa becomes more than a decorative element – it brings a sense of clarity, intention, and connection to Japanese spiritual heritage.

Length: 70cm
Material: Rice straw, washi paper