How Mizuhiki is used in Japan

Hi,I'm Mika.

Today, I will explain how Mizuhiki is used in contemporary Japan.

Mizuhiki is most frequently used in wedding ceremonies. In Japan, we give the bride and groom a cash gift in a special envelope when attending a wedding ceremony. Mizuhiki is used to adorn and seal a special envelope.

Traditionally, mizuhiki knots expressed celebration . Nowadays, mizuhiki knots are used as ornate decorations to add splendor to special envelopes for weddings.

Thank you for reading.