{"product_id":"shp52-vintage-japanese-card-chigiri-e-shikishi-card","title":"SHP52 - Vintage Japanese card Chigiri-e shikishi card","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Chigiri-e Shikishi Art from 2012. This delightful shikishi board features a charming white mouse (rat) created in the traditional Japanese chigiri-e (ちぎり絵) technique, where textured washi paper is torn and layered to form soft, expressive images. This piece was made to celebrate the Year of the Rat (子年 - Ne-doshi), corresponding to Heisei 24 (2012) in the Japanese zodiac cycle, as indicated on the included decorative folder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main character is a joyful white mouse carrying a stick with colorful offerings—possibly symbolic fruits or lucky items—symbolizing prosperity, cleverness, and new beginnings, as associated with the Rat in the zodiac.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe green background is in the shape of a hyōtan (瓢箪) or gourd—a traditional Japanese symbol of protection, fertility, and good luck. This shape adds both charm and symbolic meaning to the composition. The warm gold-tone backdrop with shimmering accents enhances the celebratory feel, making the piece perfect for auspicious display, especially during New Year or zodiac-themed celebrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach element—from the soft mouse fur to the fruits and foliage—is crafted with hand-torn washi paper, adding dimension, softness, and an artisanal touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"material-symbols-outlined\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/span\u003e24 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53347073950027,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_188d0c76-03fd-4562-8155-f65dd39000f6.jpg?v=1757405844","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/shp52-vintage-japanese-card-chigiri-e-shikishi-card","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}