I cut "laughing bamboo" for mini kadomatsu (New Year's pine decorations) from the slender bamboo (Hachiku) in my garden. There are three pieces, each about 15cm long. For some reason, the cut ends look like something out of a horror movie... I will also include one cut branch with buds of white camellia, Gyokusui (see images 4 and 5 for flower examples). The cut end will be wrapped when shipped, so you can use it for cuttings after the flowers are finished. You can easily decorate your entrance or tabletop and enjoy the New Year's atmosphere. *This is the actual item for sale. For those who like horror, or who want to welcome the New Year in a non-traditional way. *The actual item will be shipped. [Example of how to arrange the three laughing bamboo pieces] The three laughing bamboo pieces are held together with rubber bands at the top and bottom, and placed in a small bottle for the photo. The bamboo is oily and slippery, so rubber bands are easier to use than cable ties for bundling. Alternatively, you can temporarily secure the unseen center parts of the three pieces with adhesive or masking tape (for easy removal later) before using cable ties. [About the price] The production takes several days because it is "all handmade" and "requires time and physical effort." Cutting the bamboo and cutting it diagonally are all done by hand, one by one. Then, I use multiple scissors to cut off the frayed parts, and finish with multiple files. It is especially physically demanding, so I can't cut out many in a day. I do these tasks one by one, while considering the weather, doing daily chores, and packing and shipping to other customers. The price is set considering the effort and time involved, so I would appreciate your understanding. #Kadomatsu #MiniKadomatsu #LaughingBamboo #SlenderBamboo #Madake #Hachiku #Display #NewYearDecoration #TabletopDecoration #Decoration #Horror #WhiteCamellia #Gyokusui #Cuttings #Cutting