Overview
Fushimi Inari Taisha holds a festival in November, burning rice straw in gratitude of a plentiful harvest. The straw symbolizes a meaningful connection as the deity of rice is believed to dwell within rice grains, and it is used in prayers for offspring and in New Year's decorations. Rice straw is also used in everyday items, and an artisan weaves it into modern ornaments, redefining straw craftwork. Discover the multifaceted beauty of prayer infused into rice straw throughout the centuries.
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11 - 1Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life February 16, 2023 -
11 - 2Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time March 02, 2023 -
11 - 3Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class March 16, 2023 -
11 - 4Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto April 13, 2023 -
11 - 5Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region April 20, 2023 -
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11 - 7Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived May 18, 2023 -
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11 - 10Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul July 06, 2023 -
11 - 11The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments August 03, 2023 -
11 - 12Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All August 17, 2023 -
11 - 13Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds September 07, 2023 -
11 - 14Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community October 05, 2023 -
11 - 15The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul October 19, 2023 -
11 - 16Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition November 02, 2023 -
11 - 17Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence November 16, 2023 -
11 - 18A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future December 07, 2023