■□■This year's decorations contain real beans (rare black Senkoku soybeans harvested in the autumn) inside, instead of bean husks!■□■ This is a Setsubun swag to ward off evil spirits, to be displayed in the entrance after removing the decorations, around the Little New Year (January 15th). Red is considered a color to ward off evil, so this is a farmer's unique decoration, using luxurious rice ears, based on red rice and golden rice ears harvested at home last autumn. Since ancient times, it has been believed that demons (frightening events beyond human imagination) come during Setsubun, the changing of the seasons, and there is a custom of decorating with holly with sardine heads to ward off evil spirits. The idea is to keep evil spirits away by displaying thorny things at the entrance. This is a simple swag without excessive decoration, bound with the wish that everyone will have a good year. The two types of rice ears, chili peppers, and soybeans are all completely domestic (made in Yamaguchi Prefecture) materials grown at home. The soybeans are small, rare black Senkoku soybeans, and they are used as they are without removing the beans inside, so they will make a rattling sound when you shake them! After displaying it, if you gently open it, you will see small black beans. (Since they are natural, there may be insect bites, etc.) Meaning of the flower materials Holly Nandina: Thorny leaves ward off evil spirits Rice ears, red rice: Symbol of harvest and abundant crops Chili peppers: Warding off evil, protection from misfortune, amulets Soybeans: Praying for good health from the sound of "mame" (beans) meaning "ma" (evil) is extinguished Rice ears, which lead to the fruition of effort. I think it's also good for praying for passing exams. Since they are natural, they will gradually dry out and take on a different texture, but I hope you will enjoy the change in atmosphere. Thankfully, we have received many happy comments from repeat customers who display them throughout the year. Shipping will be via Mercari Mail (Nekopos). To offer it at an affordable price, we will bend the tips of the ears and send them in a 3cm thick Nekopos box, so please fluff them up when they arrive. Size: Approximately 34cm tall, approximately 10cm wide