Hope

Twelve year-old Hiroshima atomic bomb, leukemia victim, Sadako Sasaki inspired hope in herself and others by setting about folding a thousand paper cranes, believed by her to make her wish for good health come true. The Japanese art of folded paper ORIGAMI is a traditional gift as the KIMONO is the essence and nature of Japan underlining decorative motifs and worn to display inner beauty. The CRANE, an ancient Japanese symbol of honor and loyalty, long life and good fortune. The accenting quick spring blooming of the delicate sakura cherry blossom represents life and is thought to promote gratitude for the little time we have on this Earth.