Japanese New Year Decoration

A delightful illustration of a traditional Japanese New Year decoration, known as a Shimekazari. It artfully combines a woven straw rope with symbols of good fortune and prosperity for the year ahead. Key elements include a beautiful fan bearing the character for 'longevity' or 'felicity', a sweet-faced orange, vivid red berries, lush green leaves, and elegant plum blossoms. Golden rice stalks complete this auspicious arrangement, commonly displayed at homes and entrances across Japan during the festive New Year period.

shimekazari - new year - japanese - decoration - traditional - straw rope - orange - plum blossom - fan