A reinterpretation of the Sekimori stone, said to have been conceived by Sen no Rikyū.
Bring the spirit of “wabi-sabi” into your daily life with this new form of “SEKIMORI.”

Made in Japan
Material: Japanese cypress and rope
Dimensions: Height 10cm, Width 10cm, Depth 10cm

As a Good Luck Charm...
The *masu* (traditional wooden measuring box) has long been considered a lucky charm for the fulfillment of great wishes and business prosperity, as its name evokes auspicious concepts such as "ever-increasing prosperity" and "growing good fortune."
Meanwhile, the *SEKIMORI* style—created by binding various elements with cord—embodies meanings such as forging connections, sealing agreements, bearing fruit, and leading to success.

As a Protective Amulet...
The *Sekimori-ishi* (barrier stone) is said to have been devised by the tea master Sen no Rikyu. These stones were placed at forks in the paths—such as stepping stones or paved walkways—within tea gardens. Because they signaled to visitors that they should refrain from proceeding further, they came to be known as "stones that guard the checkpoint."
You can place "SEKIMORI" in your entryway, living room, storefront, or workspace, using it as an amulet to protect your space from negativity and malevolent energy.

As a Fortune-Boosting Item...
The cords used in "SEKIMORI" are all braided in a counter-clockwise (left-turning) direction.
Since the orbital motion of planets in our solar system—as well as the rotation of the sun, Earth, and moon—follows a counter-clockwise path, this direction is believed in Feng Shui to absorb and accumulate natural energy while fostering growth and expansion, making it an excellent item for attracting good fortune.

What is "wabi-sabi"?
It is a traditional Japanese aesthetic sensibility. "*Wabi*" refers to the richness of spirit that finds beauty and depth in simplicity, austerity, and imperfection.
"*Sabi*" refers to the beauty of heart that appreciates the way things age and fade over time due to the passage of years or weathering.