Gauze Handkerchief／Amabie (Pink)

Amabie Yokai embroidered on a soft double gauze handkerchief. Amabie is believed to ward off plagues by showing a picture of her to the world.. Amabie dates back to the nineteenth century. Folklore story's tell of a mermaid-like creature "Yokai" that appeared from the sea around the Higo Country ( current Kumamoto Prefecture) and made predictions about good harvest and plague. "If the plague or epidemic strikes, show people a picture of me as soon as possible," said the yokai before disappearing into the sea.

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■Product

Size /35cm ｘ 35cm

Material / 100% Cotton, Embroidery thread: 100% Rayon

Made in Japan

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■Attention

Wash with dark colors, due to friction color may discolored or transfer in the first couple of washes.