Goshugi-bukuro/Mizuhiki - ご祝儀袋・水引 -
2010年 05月 26日This Goshugi-bukuro (ご祝儀袋) is a special envelope in which money is inserted as a wedding gift. It is very common in Japan to give money as a gift. The amount differs according to the relationship to the couple.
I attended my dearest niece's wedding last weekend. It was very very warm and lovely wedding which made me so happy, too. I wish them long-lasting happiness in the future with all my heart.
This time I used the Goshugi-bukuro per left-handed photo. As you can see, there is a complicated cord attached. This is called Mizuhiki (水引) which is the traditional art form using a special cord. The cord is created from rice paper and it sometimes takes the forms of animals or boats. I always think these knots are delicate and beautiful.
by catchjapan
| 2010-05-26 07:30
| Japanese Culture