Traditional Good Fortune Symbols Latticework Coasters Gift Set

Many coasters are meant to be expendable: you use them a few times and when condensation from the drinks ruins them, you throw them away. They don't need to be disposable, though: when a Japanese artisan decides to have a go at even something as mundane as a coaster – or five, as in the case of the Traditional Good Fortune Symbols Latticework Coasters Gift Set – they use all their imagination and skill to create small masterpieces that will have you doubting if they are meant to be used or framed.

But make no mistake: the five coasters in the Traditional Good Fortune Symbols Latticework Coasters Gift Set are meant to be used! Each of the 95 x 4 mm (3.7 x 0.2") coasters come in a different pattern: asanoha (hemp leaf), seigaiha (sea wave), shippo (seven treasures), kikko (tortoise shell), and sayagata (interlocking swastikas). All these motifs have been used traditionally by the Japanese due to their auspicious symbolism: growth, family harmony, good relationships, longevity and prosperity, and business success. And to ensure the coasts last a long time, they are coated with urethane that makes them extra durable!

Specs and Features:

• Set of 5
• Traditional patterns with symbolic meanings
• Crafted by Fukui Prefecture tansu (cabinet) artisans
• Urethane coating for protection
• Water-washable
• Patterns: asanoha (hemp leaf), seigaiha (sea wave), shippo (7 treasures), kikko (tortoise shell), sayagata (interlocking swastikas)
• Wishing for prosperity in business and longevity
• Dimensions: approx. 95 x 4 mm (3.7 x 0.2")
• Material: linden plywood with urethane coating