Japanese Kaga Mizuhiki Pine Needle & Plum Decorative Rubber Bands - Perfect for Gift Wrapping, Scrapbooking, and DIY Crafts

Product Description

This is a decorative rubber band with pine needles and a plum motif by the Tsuda Mizuhiki brand, "knot". Gold and silver mizuhiki threads are used, and the combination of gorgeous and bright colors is festive.

"Matsuba (pine needles)" is a lucky charm because it means that even when leaves fall off, the two leaves remain firmly connected and will never become separated. Since the two leaves will never be separated, it also has the meaning of marital bliss. The plum is considered auspicious in Japan, along with "Sho-chiku-bai" (pine, bamboo, and plum). 

It can be used in a variety of ways, including as a decoration for lunch boxes, napkin holders, and wine, as shown in the photo, to add a Japanese flair.

Mizuhiki motifs are often used as hair ornaments when wearing kimonos.
It is also a good idea to use it as a gift ornament to accompany gift wrapping. The ends of the elastic band are not being tied, so they can be cut and adjusted to fit what you are tying.