Korean drawstring pouch, "Pochumoni" (lucky pouch), New Year's money envelope Brand new, unused Size: Approximately 27cm wide, 23cm long, no gusset Satin fabric Stored at home, brand new and unused. This is a very auspicious drawstring bag. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about it being stored at home. Thank you for your understanding. It will be folded in half for shipping. This is a traditional Korean drawstring bag called "Pochumoni" (fortune pouch). "Pock" means fortune, and "chumoni" means drawstring bag/pouch, and it is believed to bring good luck to the owner. This is a very auspicious drawstring pouch with lucky patterns (kissho monyo) that incorporate traditional Chinese and Korean designs. The "phoenix" in the center, the characters "壽" (longevity) and "福" (fortune) on the left and right, and the "chrysanthemum crest" at the bottom each have a deep meaning, wishing the owner happiness. The gold embroidery on this pouch symbolizes "immortality" and "happiness." 壽 (Kotobuki) - Longevity, 福 (Fuku) - Fortune The kanji "壽" means "longevity," and "福" means "happiness." These are auspicious characters that came from China and are used daily as symbols of health and good fortune. 鳳凰 (Hōō) - Phoenix In ancient China, it was a legendary auspicious bird that was said to appear when a virtuous ruler appeared. It is a symbol of peace and prosperity and is considered a very high-ranking pattern along with the dragon. 菊紋 (Kikumon) - Chrysanthemum Crest Chrysanthemums have been believed to ward off evil spirits and prolong life. Therefore, it has been used in Japanese traditional crafts since ancient times as a flower symbolizing "immortality" and "nobility."