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Miriam Slater: Kanzashi – the difference between art and the decorative
For the kanzashi collector, it is helpful to be able to discern between that which is decorative and pieces which are art. Auction prices often confirm the fact that the more art qualities a kanzashi has, the more collectable it … Continue reading
Miriam Slater Collection: Kanzashi with people
By Miriam Slater: The designs in most Japanese kanzashi most commonly are drawn from nature, such as animals ( tortoise, cranes and fish), plants (bamboo, flowers and pine trees) or landscapes (harbors, waves and mountains). Much harder to find are … Continue reading
The gigantic hair ornaments of oiran, Japan’s courtesans
Oiran or Japan’s highest ranking courtesans were the grandest and most spectacular women of the “floating world”. The word oiran means “first flower” which poetically indicates their exalted status in society. Like geisha they often had humble beginnings, and many … Continue reading
Posted in Edo Hair Comb, Japanese Hair Comb, Kanzashi
Tagged geisha, kanzashicollector.com, Miriam Slater, oiran
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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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