Stuffed pouch is a small ornament for people to carry with. Filled with traditional Chinese medicine ingredients, it varies in patterns and people take it on the fifth day of the fifth Lunar month to ward off the so-called evils. It is also said to be healthful. There are different stuffed pouches. Some are like pyramids while others are like peach or bat. All of these express the meaning of luck and auspiciousness.

The stuffed pouch in the picture is woven into a toad surrounded by twelve animals representing the twelve Earthly branches. In legend, toad has something to do with the moon and the twelve animals are all said to represent luck. The pouch in the picture is well organized with delicate embroidery in bright red.