Maru's O-Mamori Bukuro Amulet Pouch #1 (sold out)

So delighted to have these back at Uguisu - "O-mamori Bukuro" is made with remnants of silk fabric created by one-and-only Japanese artist Tadashi Maruyama of Maru Factory. Mr. Maruyama creates textiles for Japanese traditional garments Kimono and Obi (sache) with uniqueness and brilliance in contemporary style and he also produces artworks using his own textile creations.  

O-mamori Bukuro literally translates to Amulet Pouch. Kimono artists often travel for their work which means they could come across some unexpected encounters during each journey.  Traditionally, they carried a small container including small amount of salt with them as a charm to ward off danger - In Japan salt is considered sacred and it is an integral part of everyday life for us. Mr. Maruyama designed the "O-mamori Bukuro" (good luck charm container) wishing for each of them to be used as a charm, as a fashion item or however you would enjoy it. 

Both textile and string are 100% Japanese silk created by the artist himself. Silk which is a material used widely for Japanese kimono and obi is very strong.

Each piece is a one-of-a-kind.

*Please expect slight variations in size from piece to piece as they are all handmade.

Measurements: [Pouch] Approximately 2.5cm x 3.5cm [Code] 81cm long (31.9 inch)
Material: 100% Silk
Handcrafted in Japan

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Orders are shipped from Japan using Japan Post mail services or UPS international courier services.

Shipping cost is determined by weight or the size of the package and destination and it depends on the shipping option you select. You will see the available options for your chosen items at checkout.

Orders are typically shipped within 1-5 business days of your purchase if all items are in stock.
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SHIPPING TO UNITED STATES

UPS Worldwide Saver: 2-4 Business Days / Starts from $19**
EMS (Japan Post/USPS): 3-5 Business Days+ / Starts from $30 - Select EMS for a PO Box delivery
Registered Post - 5-15 Business Days / Starts from $13

*For purchase above $800, you will be collected custom/import fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.
**Additional fee will apply for remote/extended areas.
*There are certain items that can not be sent by Yamato Transport such as tea and aroma mist. We may change the shipping method accordingly.

SHIPPING TO AUSTRALIA

EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ Starts from $26
Registered Airmail (Japan Post/Australia Post): Starts from $9
Yamato Transport / UPS EXPEDITED*: 5-8 Business days / Starts from $28

*You may be collected custom fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.
*There are certain items that can not be sent by Yamato Transport such as tea and aroma mist.

SHIPPING TO CANADA

UPS Worldwide Saver*: 3-5 Business Days / Starts from $20
Additional fee will apply for extended/remote area.
EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ Starts from $26
Registered Post - 2-4 weeks / Starts from $9

*You may be collected custom/import fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.

SHIPPING TO UK, FRANCE & GERMANY

EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ / Starts from $26
Registered Post - 1-2 weeks / Starts from $9

*VAT, Import Tax & Fee will be collected upon delivery
*Please remember there is 2~4 days processing time before we dispatch orders.

SHIPPING TO EUROPE*

EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ / Starts from $26
Registered Post - 1-2 weeks / Starts from $9

Returns Policy

We will only provide a refund in the event of damaged or defective items that we cannot replace. If you wish to return or exchange an item you must first contact us within 7 days of arrival by email at hello [at] uguisustore.com

Pre-ordered or Backordered items, sale or discounted items can not be returned.

We will not be able to accept return or exchange of items if contacted after 7 days of arrival, so please make sure to open the package and check the contents as soon as the package arrives.

All customers are responsible for shipping costs as well as duties on all returned items. We can not refund shipping if the package has already been shipped.

When the package for your order gets returned to us after no re-delivery is arranged when you needed to, we can resend you the package but you will need to pay for the postage again. If you choose to cancel the items, we can refund the amount for the purchased items but not the postage as it has already been shipped and is totally non-refundable.