Antique Japanese Kanzashi Geisha Style Hairpiece Silver Peony Tassels 7" Hairpin Mimikake Style Kimono Mountings reveal its layered history

Mountings reveal its layered history

The lid is simple Iron lid which fits snugly on the body

often found in temples

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Antique Japanese Kanzashi Geisha Style Hairpiece Silver Peony Tassels 7" Hairpin Mimikake Style Kimono Mountings reveal its layered historyThis is a vintage Japanese kanzashi (hairpiece). This one is in the shape of a circle with a peony flower engraved in the center and appears to be made of stainless steel. The tassels called bira bira are connected by rings. A Japanese comb is about much more than just styling your hair. Some 400 years ago, Japan took the simple comb and transformed it into an elegant beauty accessory that became a work of art. Japanese kushi (combs) and kanzashi