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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Royal Wedding Tiara
In 1936, the Duke of York (later King George VI) bought this tiara for Queen Elizabeth II’s mother, the Queen Mum. Cartier called it the “Halo” tiara. A fashion journalist also dubbed it the “Scroll” tiara. Both names stuck. Wedding … Continue reading
Oh My God, This Coral Comb
It’s on sale on E-bay for $2500. In the Victorian Era, coral jewelry was said to promote good health. Seeing this and not being able to buy it promotes agony, so I’m not sure the Victorian theory has transposed well … Continue reading
Posted in English Hair Comb, Victorian Hair Comb
Tagged branch coral comb, E-bay, tortoiseshell comb, victorian era
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Crane and tortoise, two major Japanese symbols
Par Creative Museum Au Japon, deux figures animales associées reviennent très souvent comme motif décoratif. Il s’agit de la grue et de la tortue. De nombreux kanzashi en sont ornés mais on les retrouve aussi sur les miroirs, les broderies … Continue reading
Silver Kanzashi
The kanzashi’s original purpose was a charm against evil spirits. The tradition began as early as 1000 BC to 300 AD, in Japan’s Jomon Era. Decorating them with flowers invited deities. The art captured the Japanese cultural imagination in the … Continue reading
Creative Museum: Facing Me, Facing You
African intellectual history came alive when sculptors placed figures on top of hair combs. These ideas are beautifully shown in Facing Me, Facing You, a video narrated by the Creative Museum.
Poetry and symbolism in Japanese kanzashi
By Miriam Slater: The Japanese over the centuries have distinguished themselves by their cultivation of humor, fine design and poetry within their art. In fact, these qualities are what originally attracted me to kanzashi. As an artist I found myself … Continue reading
Posted in Japanese Hair Comb, Kanzashi, Miriam Slater
Tagged crow, japanese hair comb, Kanzashi, kanzashicollector.com, kushi, Miriam Slater, silver
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How I stumbled upon hair ornaments…
By Jessica Beauchemin: I stumbled upon hair ornaments by chance, and to this day, I am still moved by this surprising story… Following studies in Artistic Cabinet-Making and work in a small shop, very soon I felt the need to … Continue reading
Ebay Dealer Mistakes
There have been many lovely combs on the American, British, and French E-bay sites. However, some dealers misidentify their comb’s country of origin. Here are two examples. Please see item #130476761205. The hairpin is stunning, condition excellent, no arguments that … Continue reading
Sicilian Coral Comb
Sotheby’s sold this set of 4 coral, gold, and tortoiseshell Sicilian combs for 3120 EUR on June 20. They are c. 1890 and came in their original box.
Posted in Italian Hair Comb
Tagged 19th century, coral, gold, sicilian hair combs, tortoiseshell
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Alexandre de Paris: Rare Piece
The one I bought :-) The one I didn’t buy. :-(
Posted in Alexandre de Paris, French Hair Comb
Tagged Alexandre de Paris, rare piece
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