concept   shimenawa
culture   Japan
statement   Shimenawa is a sacred rope used in Shinto tradition to mark and purify sacred spaces in Japanese culture.
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1 shimekazari Japan Shimekazari is a traditional Japanese New Year's decoration, often made of shimenawa (a sacred rope) and auspicious items such as pine, bamboo, and plum branches. 1
2 shimekazari Japan A decorative New Year's ornament hung on the front door to welcome ancestral spirits and to bring good luck for the coming year. 1
3 shimekazari Japan Decorative New Year's ornament hung on the front door in Japan 1
4 shimenawa Japan Symbol of sacred or purified space in Shinto tradition 1
5 shimenawa Japan Shimenawa is a traditional Japanese decoration made of rice straw, often seen at Shinto shrines and used to denote a sacred or pure space. 1
6 shimenawa Japan Shimenawa is a sacred rope used in Shinto religion to denote a boundary or mark a sacred space. 1
7 shimenawa Japan Shimenawa is a sacred rope used in Shinto religion to mark the presence of kami (spirits) and ward off evil spirits. 1