{"product_id":"vtt139-tsuko-tegata-from-izumo-taisha-出雲大社","title":"VTT139 - Tsuko-Tegata from Izumo Taisha 出雲大社","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTsuko-Tegata (通行手形)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIzumo Taisha (出雲大社)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, one of Japan’s most ancient and revered Shinto shrines, located in Shimane Prefecture. Izumo Taisha is famous as the shrine of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eŌkuninushi-no-Ōkami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the deity associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003een-musubi (縁結び)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e—the tying of fateful connections, including relationships, marriage, and harmonious human bonds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe wooden charm is carved in a tall rectangular form and decorated with colorful illustrations of the shrine’s majestic honden (main sanctuary), rendered in warm tones against the natural wood grain. Bold calligraphy and a red seal reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e神話ふるさと\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e (“the homeland of mythology”) evoke Izumo’s deep association with Japan’s ancient legends recorded in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eKojiki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eNihon Shoki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Izumo is often called the “land of the gods,” where it is believed that the kami gather once a year during the month of Kamiarizuki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSuspended from a traditional red-and-white braided cord are two metal bells that produce a gentle ringing sound. In Japanese folk belief, the sound of bells helps purify the surroundings, ward off misfortune, and attract good fortune. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 10 x 4 x 30cm (With the rope)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56759788273995,"sku":"VTT139","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_5f1910fe-c2c4-4afb-a1d0-37a007416d9f.jpg?v=1773110324","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/vtt139-tsuko-tegata-from-izumo-taisha-%e5%87%ba%e9%9b%b2%e5%a4%a7%e7%a4%be","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}