Irises have a special meaning at this time of year, and in the teahouse we serve 'ayame-mochi' (あやめ餅).
It was believed the plants could ward away evil and cleanse impurities, and so it was common to see them hung from the eaves of houses. #wagashi#和菓子#irises#老松#Kyoto
Irises have a special meaning at this time of year, and in the teahouse we serve 'ayame-mochi' (あやめ餅).
It was believed the plants could ward away evil and cleanse impurities, and so it was common to see them hung from the eaves of houses. #wagashi#和菓子#irises#老松#Kyoto
Irises have a special meaning at this time of year, and in the teahouse we serve 'ayame-mochi' (あやめ餅).
It was believed the plants could ward away evil and cleanse impurities, and so it was common to see them hung from the eaves of houses. #wagashi#和菓子#irises#老松#Kyoto
Irises have a special meaning at this time of year, and in the teahouse we serve 'ayame-mochi' (あやめ餅).
It was believed the plants could ward away evil and cleanse impurities, and so it was common to see them hung from the eaves of houses. #wagashi#和菓子#irises#老松#Kyoto
Irises have a special meaning at this time of year, and in the teahouse we serve 'ayame-mochi' (あやめ餅).
It was believed the plants could ward away evil and cleanse impurities, and so it was common to see them hung from the eaves of houses. #wagashi#和菓子#irises#老松#Kyoto
