[Carp streamer] Large set

It has traditionally been customary for the mother's family to prepare the gift, but recently, more and more families are not so particular about this.
Of course, there are many grandparents who would like to give their children a May doll or carp streamer to celebrate the first Doll Festival, so it is important to make preparations after consulting with both sets of parents.

Generally, they are prepared on a clear day between the vernal equinox and mid-April, and are often displayed for one to one and a half months until the beginning of summer in May (around mid-May). (Some regions and households display them according to the lunar calendar, so please celebrate according to your own family customs.)

Some families also put out carp streamers on the auspicious day of Taian. There are no specific rules for when to put out carp streamers, but it's fine as long as you put them out at a convenient time before Children's Day.

It should be displayed from the first Doll Festival until the child is seven years old.

There is an old saying that goes, "You are under God's control until you are seven." In the past, it was rare for a child to grow up safely until the age of seven, and it was believed that up until the age of seven, a child belonged to God and that their fate was left in his hands.
There is a belief that the carp streamers complete their role as a way of expressing gratitude to the gods for the child's safe growth to the age of seven.

Officially, there is no set age limit for displaying the decorations.
Some people continue to display them until they reach a certain milestone, such as turning 15, the age at which they were given the traditional Genpuku ceremony, or until a certain time they consider to be a milestone.Some also continue to display them as a seasonal tradition for the children in their neighborhood.

There are "carp streamers and flags" and "May dolls and helmet decorations," and each has a different "meaning for displaying," so many families display both.

Carp streamers are imbued with the wish that children will grow up healthy and strong, just like the carp streamers that swim leisurely through the sky, and that they will succeed in life .
May decorations are displayed as talismans to protect children, with the hope that they will avoid misfortunes such as illness and accidents and grow up strong .

Generally, it is said that one per person is desirable.
If you have carp streamers at home, some people add streamers to the carp streamers and write more names on them, or they add more carp streamers.

Similarly, some families display May dolls by adding name tags and other decorations.

The color will not fade in the rain, but acid rain and other factors may cause stains to soak in. Avoid hanging it on rainy days, as this will accelerate color fading and fabric deterioration. If it does get wet in the rain, dry it thoroughly immediately.

Dry your carp streamers and banners thoroughly and store them in a place with low humidity.
Remove any dirt from poles and other parts, wipe them thoroughly with a dry cloth, and lubricate the moving parts of the vane and pulley before storing them.

There are "carp streamers and flags" and "May dolls and helmet decorations," and each has a different "meaning for displaying," so many families display both.

Carp streamers are imbued with the wish that children will grow up healthy and strong, just like the carp streamers that swim leisurely through the sky, and that they will succeed in life .
May decorations are displayed as talismans to protect children, with the hope that they will avoid misfortunes such as illness and accidents and grow up strong .

Carp streamers are generally made from polyester or nylon, while festival flags are made from cotton. The rate at which colors fade varies depending on the material, but polyester fibers are subjected to special pressure (3kg, 140℃, 35 minutes) to fix the color, so the colors may begin to fade in about 5 to 8 years.
㊟The durability of the carp streamer varies depending on the conditions of use, environment, and type of carp streamer.If you take good care of it, you can enjoy it for a long time.

There are "carp streamers and flags" and "May dolls and helmet decorations," and each has a different "meaning for displaying," so many families display both.

Carp streamers are imbued with the wish that children will grow up healthy and strong, just like the carp streamers that swim leisurely through the sky, and that they will succeed in life .
May decorations are displayed as talismans to protect children, with the hope that they will avoid misfortunes such as illness and accidents and grow up strong .

Carp streamers and banners should not be flown on rainy days, at night, or in strong winds of wind force 4 or higher. When they get wet in the rain, they become more susceptible to dirt, mold, and odors. Also, in strong winds, there is a risk that the poles may become deformed or the carp streamers may be blown away and damaged, so refrain from flying them.

If you try to forcefully repair a broken streamer or damaged parts, you may end up damaging it even more.
If you would like to fly your carp streamer again, please feel free to contact us. Please also contact us if your carp streamer is torn.
Also, when disposing of broken parts, do so according to the time itself.
If you would like to hold a memorial service for a carp streamer, please apply through our Gratitude (Memorial) Festival Agency Service .