tanzaku
Tanzaku are narrow strips of paper traditionally used for writing poems, especially tanka and haiku, in Japan. They are typically made of washi, a traditional Japanese paper, and are about 6 by 39 centimeters in size. The name "tanzaku" is derived from the verb "tan" or "tan-suru," meaning to lengthen or stretch.
The practice of writing poems on tanzaku is most famously associated with the Tanabata festival, also known
Tanzaku are not solely for poetry. They can also be used for writing short messages, drawing pictures,