【Guide to Choosing Goshugi-bukuro (Congratulatory Envelopes)】

Meaning and Proper Use of Musubikiri, Awajimusubi, and Hanamusubi

Congratulatory etiquette to ensure you don't make a mistake when gifting Hareto Kurashi's fabric Goshugi-bukuro

"Do Goshugi-bukuro have different meanings depending on the knot?"
"Which knot should I use for a baby shower gift?"

There are three types of knots used for Goshugi-bukuro:
Musubikiri, Awajimusubi, and Hanamusubi (Cho-musubi), and
each is used for different occasions.

In this article, using Hareto Kurashi's Goshugi-bukuro as an example,
we will clearly explain the differences between the three knots and how to choose the right one.

【Musubikiri】

A "once-in-a-lifetime celebration" knot used for wedding celebrations and recovery wishes

●Meaning of Musubikiri

Musubikiri is a tightly tied knot that, once tied, cannot be untied.
"May this celebration not be repeated" is the wish embedded in it.

●Situations to use

Wedding celebrations (wedding gifts, monetary gifts)
Recovery wishes
Return gifts for get-well visits
and other celebrations where you wish for the event not to happen repeatedly.

Hareto Kurashi's Musubikiri Goshugi-bukuro

The high quality of the fabric and the subdued colors of the musubikiri knot add an elegant touch.
By using soft materials, it maintains formality while exuding warmth.
The design is finished to create a feeling of warmth.
Its dignified appearance makes it suitable for weddings and formal occasions.

【Awajimusubi】

A knot that expresses a wish for "eternal ties and bonds"

●Meaning of Awajimusubi

Musubikiri is a tightly tied knot that, once tied, cannot be untied.
It contains the wish, "May this celebration not happen repeatedly."

●Situations to use

Wedding celebrations
Longevity celebrations
Baby showers
Moving celebrations
and all kinds of celebrations where you wish for a long and good relationship.

Hareto Kurashi's Awajimusubi Goshugi-bukuro

The Awajimusubi, which takes advantage of the softness of the fabric, features a beautiful rounded form.
With its gentle finish that invites touch, it is chosen for a wide range of celebrations.
You can choose according to the recipient and occasion.

Summary of Goshugi-bukuro Knots

• Wedding celebrations: “Musubikiri” or “Awajimusubi”

• Baby showers and admission celebrations: “Chomusubi”

• If in doubt, the versatile “Awajimusubi”

By choosing with an understanding of the meaning, your gifts become even warmer.
Hareto Kurashi offers a wide selection of Goshugi-bukuro that value the meaning of the knots.