A beautiful handmade Senbazuru!

Red string for scaring away evil spirits.

Amethyst beads for healing. The crane is a mystical or holy creature in Japan and is said to live for a thousand years.

That is why one thousand origami cranes are made, one for each year. Cranes are often given to a person who is seriously ill, to wish for their recovery.

They are usually created by friends, classmates, or colleagues as a collective effort, offered to a shrine on the person's behalf or directly gifted to. Another common use is for sports teams or athletes, wishing them victories.

Cranes are also a symbol of peace, and are thus often seen at war memorials along with its original meaning for wishing good health.