Shimenawa for Kamidana - Plants where gods dwell - Makomo & Hemp - 90cm - Anonymous Shipping

For use with a kamidana (Shinto altar).
Welcome the New Year with a new shimenawa (sacred rope).
Total length approximately 85cm.
We will include the most common four shide (paper streamers), but please message us after purchase if you require more.

This shimenawa is made with three strands of Makomo wrapped with Sei-ma.
It has a pleasant aroma of Makomo.

~About Makomo~
Makomo is said to be the first plant that Susanoo planted on earth when there were no other plants.
Since ancient times, it has been called the grass where gods dwell and has been carefully treated as a sacred object and spiritual grass in shrines across the country.
It is used in the shimenawa of shrines dedicated to Susanoo throughout Japan, including Izumo Taisha.

~About Sei-ma~
Since ancient times, it has been said that Sei-ma can purify impurities that cannot be cleansed by water or salt. It has been used in Japanese traditions and Shinto rituals, such as shrine shimenawa, bell ropes, and yokozuna (sumo grand champion) shimenawa.
Since ancient times, it has been believed that gods dwell in hemp, and it is said to have the effects of warding off evil spirits and demons and cleansing impurities that cannot be removed by salt or water. It signifies people's growth, development, business prosperity, and prosperity of descendants and is deeply connected to us as an auspicious item.
Hemp is used in the shimenawa of Ise Jingu.

Makomo and Sei-ma are yin and yang.
Makomo has energy that attracts yin.
It purifies your negativity.
Sei-ma has energy that attracts yang.
It attracts positive energy.
Using Makomo and Sei-ma together seems to enhance their protective effects.

We will ship it slightly folded.

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