Japanese Cushion Cover Blue Igeta Pattern - 20 x 20 in thé The pointed end is triangular

The pointed end is triangular shaped to make it easy to pick up even slippery foods like noodles

The Japanese inscription おつかれさま (Otsukaresama) is a friendly way of saying "good job" or "thank you for your efforts"—a warm expression from Japanese culture

The power of the omamori combined with the power of the maneki neko makes it a very strong lucky charm for money and business

With its openwork cast iron medallion depicting the famous Konjikidō of Hiraizumi

Japanese Cushion Cover Blue Igeta Pattern - 20 x 20 in thé The pointed end is triangularMidnight Blue Japanese Cushion Cover with Igeta Pattern The igeta is the stylized symbol, in Japanese folklore, of a well: two crossed beams forming an open square. A subtle, ancient motif, it was once associated with water, purity, and everyday life in the districts of Edo. On this cover, it's scattered in small beige crosshatching over a deep midnight blue background, with a slightly irregular line that recalls the hand stamping of traditional