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Omamori are Japanese amulets dedicated to particular Shinto deities as well as Buddhist figures. The word mamori means protection, with omamori meaning honorable protector.

The amulet covering is usually made of cloth and encloses papers or pieces of wood with prayers written on them which are supposed to bring good luck to the bearer on particular occasions, tasks or ordeals. Omamori are also used to ward off bad luck and are often spotted on bags, hung on cellphone straps, in cars , etc. for safety in travel. Many omamori are specific in design to the location they were made.

They often describe on one side the specific area of luck or protection they are intended for and have the name of the shrine or temple they were bought at on the other. Generic omamori exist, but most of them cover a single area: health, love, or studies, to name only a few. It is said that omamori should never be opened or they lose their protective capacities. Amulets do not expire, however they are commonly replaced once a year to ward off bad luck from the previous year. Old amulets are usually returned to the shrine or temple so they can be disposed of properly.

Via wikipedia .

Category: Black & White • Documentary • Street photography

Image URL: http://colorblindeyes.com/street-photography/new-year-omamori/

5 Responses to “New year Omamori”

  1. 1
    Joaquin:

    Me parece una fotografía con muchos matices y la edición me encanta. Feliz año!

    January 2nd, 2010 at 9:03 pm
  2. 2
    bawgaj:

    i like this one ;D

    January 3rd, 2010 at 5:53 am
  3. 3
    Nicolas:

    Excellent city shot (as usual). And of course Happy New Year !

    January 3rd, 2010 at 7:14 am
  4. 4
    Joan Felix:

    Very interested people.. nice shot

    January 4th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
  5. 5
    Otto K.:

    excellent capture. they don’t look all that excited or happy. :)

    January 5th, 2010 at 9:22 am

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Omamori are Japanese amulets dedicated to particular Shinto deities as well as Buddhist figures. The word mamori means protection, with omamori meaning honorable protector.

The amulet covering is usually made of cloth and encloses papers or pieces of wood with prayers written on them which are supposed to bring good luck to the bearer on particular occasions, tasks or ordeals. Omamori are also used to ward off bad luck and are often spotted on bags, hung on cellphone straps, in cars , etc. for safety in travel. Many omamori are specific in design to the location they were made.

They often describe on one side the specific area of luck or protection they are intended for and have the name of the shrine or temple they were bought at on the other. Generic omamori exist, but most of them cover a single area: health, love, or studies, to name only a few. It is said that omamori should never be opened or they lose their protective capacities. Amulets do not expire, however they are commonly replaced once a year to ward off bad luck from the previous year. Old amulets are usually returned to the shrine or temple so they can be disposed of properly.

Via wikipedia .

Category: Black & White • Documentary • Street photography

Image URL: http://colorblindeyes.com/street-photography/new-year-omamori/

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