Handmade in Japan

Kanzashi (簪) is an ornamental hairpin used mainly by female and has a long history. Now it is still liked and used by young girls in Japan.  It started long long time ago, during the Jomon Period when thin rods were believed to have mysterious powers. If inserted into hair, these rods would be able to exorcise evil spirits.  Some time later, during Edo period, with the popularity of complex hairdressing styles, Kanzashi became fashionable, and part of the necessities for every lady.

Size: flower part about 2.5 inches diameter

Long fall: 3 inches long (only one of two has the long fall)