Vintage Japanese kanzashi hair stick with patterned metal ends 6" BOX

Description

A  vintage metal and wood Japanese kanzashi hair pin
CONDITION: good vintage condition with expected wear
APPROXIMATE DATE: 1940s
MATERIALS: wood, brass
DESCRIPTION:
Brass metal hair pin in wood, with both patterned metal ends, measures 6 x 3/8 ins
FURTHER INFORMATION:
These are ornamental Japanese hairpins of the type known as Kanzashi. This is a kind of umbrella term which covers ornaments of many types. Hairpins such as these were usually stuck into the coiffure in such a way that the ornamental heading or top stood out proud from the hairdressing by several inches.
These hair accessories with long dangling tassels or fringes are a typical Japanese type. They are worn in such a way that the ornamental mounting stands proud of the head, with the fringes dangling. They shake and tremble when the wearer moves. Such hair accessories are known as “birra birra” from the noise made by the wind blowing through the light metal fringes.
Kanzashi hairpins can easily be worn with a modern hair style such as a high up do or French pleat. They look most effective when placed in the traditional way with the ornamental ball or bead standing out proud from the surface of the hair.
(
1
inch = 25.4 mm;
1 dime = 17.9mm).
All items are pre-owned unless otherwise stated. This means they have the usual aspects of pre-owned condition, such as light scratches, wear and tarnish. If there is a major dent, ding, flaw, or bend, it will be noted in the description. Please review all photos carefully, and contact us if you have any further questions.
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