What is Japanese Mizuhiki?
Mizuhiki (水引) art is a traditional Japanese art, using mizuhiki paper cord. Yes, they are made of paper. The core of Mizuhiki cord is twisted paper and then dyed or wrapped with coloured thread, then knotted into shapes.

This technique has been used for centuries for gift wrapping decorations including gorgeous engagement gifts from the groom's family to the bride's family, and for gift money envelopes. It is also used to tie a Samurai’s and Sumo wrestler’s top knot !!

Mizuhiki items are not only beautiful to wear but also very light and strong. It is very easy to wear earrings and necklaces for a long hours without having sore ears and stiff shoulders.

happy JP designs import Mizuhiki cords from Japan and most of our Mizuhiki cords are wrapped with fine coloured thread which give the item silkiness. Tying knots has lots of symbolic meanings, such as "tie the knot" "heart to heart" "appreciation of your kindness" "congratulations" and so on. Az, the owner of happy JP designs, knots by hand, one by one, with the wish people who wear these items will be happy.

Because Mizuhiki cord core is made of paper, please try not to let it get wet.