{"product_id":"ft194-omiyage-folk-craft-shichifukujin-七福神","title":"FT194 - Omiyage folk craft Shichifukujin 七福神","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage omiyage folk craft piece represents the Shichifukujin (七福神), or Seven Lucky Gods, housed together in a colorful “nagashi taru” (流し樽) . It is a traditional Japanese ritual rooted in folk beliefs and religious practices. It involves sending a sake barrel downstream, often filled with offerings, as a symbolic act of communication with the gods. Believers wait downstream to receive the barrel, interpreting its arrival as a divine message or blessing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ritual is closely connected to the \"代参\" (daisan) tradition, where people make shrine visits on behalf of others. The floating of the barrel represents a proxy pilgrimage and the conveyance of a deity’s will. Each of the Seven Lucky Gods is carefully hand-painted on small kokeshi-like wooden figures, tucked snugly inside the barrel along with other smaller deities, forming a cheerful and auspicious gathering. A boldly painted dragon head on the side hints at mythological and protective symbolism, adding energy and dynamism to the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front of the barrel reads \"流し樽\", which refers to a floating or drifting barrel, symbolic of fortune traveling across waters, tying into Japan’s seafaring culture and the shrine’s maritime patronage. Ideal as a wall or doorway ornament, it invites good fortune, safe journeys, and abundant blessings, all with a touch of playful folk art charm straight from the sacred grounds of Kotohira-gū. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 10 x 3 x 8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53305079562571,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1756838733.webp?v=1756892969","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/ft194-omiyage-folk-craft-shichifukujin-%e4%b8%83%e7%a6%8f%e7%a5%9e","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}