Korean drawstring pouch, "Pochumoni" (lucky pouch), New Year's money envelope Brand new, unused Size: Approximately 27cm wide, 23cm long, no gusset Satin fabric This item has been stored at home, unused. It is a very auspicious drawstring bag. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about it being stored at home. Thank you for your understanding. The outer transparent bag has some tears, so I will cover it with another clean bag and package it. It will be folded in half for shipping. This is a traditional Korean drawstring bag called "Pochumoni" (fortune pouch). "Pock" means fortune, and "chumoni" means drawstring bag/pouch, and it is filled with the wish to "bring good fortune" to the owner. This is a very auspicious drawstring pouch with lucky patterns (kissho monyo) that incorporate traditional designs from China and Korea. The "phoenix" in the center, the characters "Longevity" and "Fortune" on the left and right, and the "chrysanthemum crest" at the bottom each have deep meanings that wish for the owner's happiness. The gold embroidery on this pouch symbolizes "longevity" and "happiness." Longevity (Kotobuki) / Fortune (Fuku) The kanji "壽" (Kotobuki) means "longevity," and "福" (Fuku) means "happiness." These are auspicious characters that came from China and are used daily as symbols of health and good fortune. Phoenix (Hoo) In ancient China, it was a legendary auspicious bird that was said to appear when a virtuous person appeared. It is a symbol of peace and prosperity, and is considered a very high-ranking pattern along with the dragon. Chrysanthemum Crest (Kikumon) Chrysanthemums have been believed to ward off evil and prolong life. Therefore, it has been used for a long time in Japanese traditional crafts as a flower symbolizing "longevity" and "nobility."