Do not lend or borrow prayer beads to others; make sure you have your own. Common materials are quartz, new quartz, onyx, mother of pearl, and wood, and there are no regulations regarding the color of the tassel, although there may be color restrictions depending on the region or family background.
It is considered good manners to wrap the condolence envelope in a fukusa to prevent it from getting dirty or folded. Use a dark-colored fukusa for funerals and a light-colored one for celebrations. Purple can be used for both celebrations and condolences.
You can keep your engagement and wedding rings on. It is generally considered good manners to remove nail art, but if you absolutely cannot remove it, you can wear black gloves. However, you should remove the gloves when offering incense.
This mourning fan set is made of "Tosa Washi," one of the three major Japanese paper brands, which is refreshing, thin, and durable. It can be worn by both men and women to match formal summer attire.
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