Wooden Shamoji
Updated at 2022-03-23
6850
In Miyajima, rice paddles, or shamoji, are used not only to paddle rice but also to ask for a blessing. According to legend, the earliest Miyajima shamoji was made by a Komyoin Temple monk in the 18th century. The lute shape derives from the instrument held by Buddhist Goddess Benzaiten, one of Japan's Seven Gods of Fortune. Later, residents of the island began to see shamojis as a symbol of good fortune. To this day, Miyajima shamojis are still made from natural cherry wood without artificial chemicals. Red cherry wood becomes more saturated with use, making them a useful and lucky addition to any family. Therefore, they have become a must-have souvenir for visitors to Miyajima.
Name
Wooden Shamoji
Giver
Hidemitsu Yamaguchi Director of Economic Department of Mihara
Friendly States
Japan
City
Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Language: Japanese
Area: 471 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 96,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Innovation, logistics
Category
Handicrafts、Wooden Objects
HIGHLIGHTS
相關藏品
