Product Description
Kanzashi Late Edo Rare Kushi SOLD
Kanzashi Late Edo Rare Kushi SOLD
A beautiful and rare Kushi from the late Edo to early Meiji period (1850s to 1890). Intricate Urushi lacquerwork with 18 carat gold maki-e.
Dimensions 95mm wide 50mm high
Kanzashi are hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles. Kanzashi came into wide use during the Edo period when hairstyles became larger and more complicated, using a larger number of ornaments. Artisans began to produce more finely crafted products.
During the latter part of the Edo period, the craftsmanship reached a high point. Many different styles and designs were created. The most common use today is at Shinto weddings and use by maiko (apprentice geisha). The way in which a geisha wears it indicates her status immediately to an informed audience.
Kushi are comb kanzashi. These are usually rounded or rectangular combs made of tortoiseshell or lacquered wood. Urushi lacquer work using the maki-e process was commonplace during the EDO period. Some are inlaid with mother of pearl or gilding.
The Kushi is placed into a mage (bun-style hairdo). The spine of the comb is often wide in order to allow maximum space for a design.
Additional information
1, 2 or 4 box options of miyako sumi charcoal | |
---|---|
20 sticks or 120 sticks | |
deerskin two sided coin purses | |
double clasp purses | |
double clasp steel chromed coin purses | |
eisen | |
face mask cases | |
furoshiki | |
furoshiki wraps | |
hand made glazed pottery koro | |
inden-ya deerskin lacquer mens wallets | |
deerskin double clasp purses | |
matsuno sofu | |
low smoke incense | |
origami flower fragrance sachet | |
pattern and colour | |
shoyeido kyoto daily assortment | |
johin fragrance sachets | |
miyako premium fragrance sachets | |
shoyeido echo and gold floral incenses | |
shoyeido incense holders | |
shoyeido low smoke incense range | |
deerskin lacquer wallets and purses | |
deerskin and chrome lacquer keyrings | |
deerskin lacquered coin and card purses | |
inden-ya deerskin lacquer spectacle cases | |
complimentary keyring | |
beauty 4 | |
beauty 1 | |
beauty 10 | |
beauty 11 | |
beauty 12 | |
beauty 13 | |
beauty 14 | |
beauty 15 | |
beauty 16 | |
beauty 17 | |
beauty 3 | |
20 sticks, 80 sticks or 10 long burning coils | |
beauty 2 | |
beauty 5 | |
beauty 6 | |
beauty 7 | |
beauty 8 | |
beauty 9 | |
bundle or box | |
bundle or box of 10 | |
bundle or box of 5 | |
chromed clasp coin purse & lacquered deerskin | |
coin and card purses | |
artist | |
taikun-koh take and taikun-koh matsu |
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.