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What do cranes symbolize in Japan?

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What do cranes symbolize in Japan?
In Japan, the crane normally symbolizes good fortune because of the legend that the bird can live a thousand years. The tortoise and the dragon also represent luck in that country. You'll find a collection of Japanese furniture, jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Japanese Crane Art on 1stDibs
Japanese Kimono Art / Kimono Wall Art, Crimson Crane
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
happiness in Japan since ancient times. Since Cranes are believed to live for 1,000 years, it symbolizes
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Art

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Silk

Kimono Tapestry "Crane's Feathered Dance" Japanese Hanging Scroll, Japanese Art
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Kimono Tapestry "Crane's Feathered Dance" by Kimono-Couture ・Kimono Art ・Japanese Art ・Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

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Fabric, Acrylic, Yarn, Thread, Silk, Textile

Kimono Tapestry "The Crane's Departure", Japanese Art, Japanese Hanging Scroll
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Kimono Tapestry "The Crane's Departure" by Kimono-Couture ・Kimono Art ・Japanese Art ・Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

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Gold Leaf

"The Crane's Departure" / Kimono Art, Textile Wall Art, Japanese Art
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Kimono Art "The Crane's Departure" by Kimono-Couture ・Japanese Art ・Textile Art ・Framed Wall Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Tapestry, Silk, Thread, Yarn, Acrylic

"The Grateful Crane" / Kimono Art, Textile Wall Art, Japanese Art
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Kimono Art "The Grateful Crane" by Kimono-Couture ・Japanese Art ・Textile Art ・Framed Wall Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Tapestry, Silk, Thread, Yarn, Acrylic

"Crane's Feathered Dance" by Kimono-Couture, Kimono Art / Japanese Art
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
Kimono Art "Crane's Feathered Dance" by Kimono-Couture ・Japanese Art ・Asian Wall Art ・Framed Wall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Silk, Thread, Yarn, Acrylic

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