Modern, Compact Hamayumi Ornament

A modern hamayumi ornament that can be displayed neatly in any space.
It takes up little room in storage and can be carefully put away after the New Year celebrations.

On a natural board with a light wood grain, white and beige fabrics are layered in concentric circles.
The target-like design brings a dignified presence to its soft appearance.

Measuring just 21 cm wide and 7 cm deep, this compact ornament reduces the imposing presence typical of hamayumi and can be displayed upright like a screen. It blends elegantly into various spaces in your home, such as the entryway, living room, or dining room, bringing a refreshing touch to the New Year.

The First New Year and Hamayumi

A “Hamayumi” for a Boy’s First New Year

 

 

There is a custom of giving a “hamayumi” to a baby boy for his first New Year.
True to its name, which means “a bow that breaks evil,” it is a lucky charm imbued with the wish to protect your child from evil spirits and has been cherished as a celebratory gift since the Edo period.

Since ancient times, the bow and arrow have been symbols of bravery and ward off evil spirits, and this belief is still reflected in the hamayumi arrows at shrines and the “Nagen no Gi” ceremony at the Imperial Palace.
The first New Year is considered to fall during the “Kimon” or “Demon Gate” period in the lunar calendar, and the ornament embodies a prayer that a baby, whose life force is considered delicate, will safely pass through it.

The name comes from the archaic word “hama,” meaning to hit the target, combined with the meaning of “warding off evil spirits.”
By the Kamakura period, the custom of samurai giving bows and arrows to boys for their first New Year had spread to the general public.

It is a gift to celebrate a child’s first New Year with gratitude and prayer.

 

 

Meticulous Details
Hidden Within a Simple Design

 

 

Pure White Arrow Feathers

 

Four pure white arrow feathers are arranged in a fan shape.
A silver-toned decorative cord and a gold band on the white arrow shaft provide subtle accents.

 

 

 

Decorative Cord with White Plum Blossoms

 

The decorative cord attached to the bow is a “plum blossom knot,” made by tying a white cord into the shape of a plum blossom.

It adds elegant depth to the natural wood grain and soft white tones.
The gold-colored metal fitting adds a festive touch appropriate for a celebratory ornament.

 

 

Acrylic Sign Engraved with the Maker’s Signature

 

A clear acrylic sign is placed at the base of the board.

The clear panel features the words “Hamayumi Ornament” in black ink, along with the maker’s signature, “Hōdō Saku,” and a seal.

The warmth of the wood grain and the clarity of the acrylic complement the modern design and give the celebratory gift a refined presence.

 

“Thank You for Being Born”
Imbued with Gratitude and Emotion

 

 

This ornament embodies the wish for your child to “grow up healthy and strong.”

This hamayumi ornament brings ancient prayers to life through a design that complements modern living. Watch over your child’s growth and welcome a healthy New Year together as a family.