Category Archives: Miriam Slater Kanzashi Collection

Miriam Slater: Kanzashi – the difference between art and the decorative

Posted on November 21, 2011 by miriamslatercollection

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 →

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Miriam Slater Collection: Kanzashi with people

Posted on August 18, 2011 by miriamslatercollection

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 →

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Edo Lacquer Masterpiece

Posted on August 5, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

From the Miriam Slater Collection, this set features an open-top kushi design filled with gold maki-e leaves, stems, and one mother-of-pearl bud. There is a scroll ornament painted on both sides. The kogai stick has the same scroll theme diagonally … Continue reading →

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Miriam Slater Collection: Silk and Bone Kanzashi

Posted on July 25, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

From The Miriam Slater Collection: A silk kanzashi with silver-thread trim adds panache to a bone hair pin. It was made, c. 1900, for a maiko, or apprentice geisha.

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Miriam Slater Collection: Tortoiseshell Kanzashi

Posted on June 27, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

Chrysanthemums are the imperial flower of Japan. They represent friendship, which masks a secret wish for love. Perfection is defined by the unfolding of the flower’s petals. As symmetry is an important principle in Japanese art, kanzashi are usually made … Continue reading →

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Miriam Slater: Tortoiseshell Combs

Posted on May 6, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

I do not know what to do with myself when I see what artist Miriam Slater has collected. My mind basically goes blank. However, my jaw does recover within the hour. Here are two picks from the tortoiseshell part of … Continue reading →

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Silver Kanzashi

Posted on April 20, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

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 →

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Jessica Beauchemin and Miriam Slater

Posted on April 3, 2011 by BarbaraAnne

I would like to welcome two new authors to our community blog. An award-winning Canadian modern artist, Jessica Beauchemin creates balanced abstract wood sculptures, which I feel mirror the design sense of Alexander Calder. Our second new author is Miriam … Continue reading →

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