Japanese Antique Wooden Staff Shimenawa Spiral Twist Nyoi Buddhist Shinto 54cm Porcelain It is a deep indigo-dyed

It is a deep indigo-dyed sashiko made of slightly thick antique cotton fabric

7 inches Width: 30cm / approx

This is a unique Japanese decorative object crafted from natural tree roots

Its weathered drum skins and wooden handle carry the quiet presence of past celebrations

rustic wabi-sabi presence makes it equally suited as an incense burner

Japanese Antique Wooden Staff Shimenawa Spiral Twist Nyoi Buddhist Shinto 54cm Porcelain It is a deep indigo-dyedDescription Item Details Unlock the spiritual mystery of Japanese aesthetics with this rare wooden artifact. Provenanced to a source connected to the prestigious Mushakjisenke () tea family lineage, this item is a masterpiece of "Mitate" (found art). Design (The "Shimenawa" Motif): The wood is carved in a spiraling, twisted shape. This form strongly resembles a "Shimenawa" (Sacred Shinto Rope), which is traditionally hung on Torii gates (shrine