The “hanaikada,” or blossom raft, evokes cherry petals scattered on the water’s surface, drifting together like a raft. This auspicious motif — beloved by samurai and townspeople from the Momoyama through the Edo period — is rendered in hand-painted gold by the artisans of a traditional kiln, one piece at a time. A charm of unbroken bonds and fortune, carrying wishes for flourishing business and smooth sailing through life.