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Three Japanese Gifts for Felicitous Events
Three Japanese Gifts for Felicitous Events, Mitsukoshi Department Store, Osaka. Top: Symbol of Supreme Felicity - red and white silk crepe, pine foliage, crane and tortoise, symbolising lasting bliss in marriage. Lower left: Leaping Tai in Waves - red and white silk crepe, Tai is regarded as the king of all edible fishes, seen here in a leaping pose to suggest forging ahead. Lower right: Treasure Ship - vessel laden with treasures for worthy people, to suggest good luck. Date: circa 1930s
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Three Japanese Gifts for Felicitous Events: A Beautiful Tradition from Mitsukoshi Department Store, Osaka This photograph showcases three exquisite Japanese gifts, each symbolizing different forms of good fortune and felicity. The top gift, a Symbol of Supreme Felicity, is crafted from red and white silk crepe, adorned with pine foliage, a crane, and a tortoise. This combination represents the enduring bliss and happiness in marriage, as the crane and tortoise are believed to live for a thousand years, symbolizing longevity and harmony. The lower left gift, Leaping Tai in Waves, is another auspicious symbol, featuring red and white silk crepe and a leaping Tai fish. The Tai is considered the king of all edible fishes in Japanese culture, and its leaping pose symbolizes forging ahead and overcoming obstacles, bringing prosperity and success. The final gift, Treasure Ship, is a vessel laden with treasures for worthy people, symbolizing good luck and abundance. The ship, made from silk crepe, is a beautiful representation of the hope for a prosperous and abundant future. This photograph, taken at Mitsukoshi Department Store in Osaka during the 1930s, provides a glimpse into the rich and intriguing customs and traditions of Japanese gift-giving. These treasured gifts were given during felicitous events, such as weddings, to bring joy, prosperity, and good fortune to the recipient.
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