Tuna Paper Balloon

14cm diameter approx

Tuna Paper Balloon by Kyoto Karasuma Rokushichido

This red meat fish is the most beloved by Japanese people. It swims with its mouth open and breathes by taking in oxygen from the water that passes through its gills,  it swims continuously throughout its life without rest. It holds a significant place in Japanese culture where it has become a symbol of status and prestige. Hang it on a string in children’s bedrooms or play spaces.

Kyoto Karasuma Rokushichido is a new Japanese stationery brand that uses collage techniques to express the four seasons and customs of Japan. It is a brand that loves paper, enjoys paper, and thinks about the future of paper.

Made from:
Awa washi paper - tail & fins
Echizen washi paper - body 

Made in Japan