One of the charms of tying your hair is that you can wear a variety of kanzashi. A flat kanzashi is a hair stick with a flat, circular design. Some hair sticks have a forked part that you insert into your hair.
Kanzashi shop Wargo sells kanzashi that can be enjoyed for various occasions, from everyday wear to coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings.
Did you know that among flat hairpins, tortoiseshell hairpins are extremely popular?
The unique transparency of tortoiseshell, made from the rare natural material of sea turtle shells, enhances the beauty of kimonos, which are characterized by being made by layering several vibrantly colored fabrics.
During the Edo period, women of the samurai class often wore flat hairpins engraved with their family crest.
Some flat kanzashi made of yellow tortoiseshell with family crests are still in use today, as they are often passed down from generation to generation. Flat kanzashi made of tortoiseshell never rusts and retains its rare, translucent beauty.
Tortoiseshell, like ivory, is a rare and precious symbol of the highest quality, but due to the decline in the number of sea turtles, tortoiseshell-colored kanzashi are also gaining popularity. When worn at the back of an updo, the flat kanzashi design really stands out. Even if it's difficult to wear a single kanzashi, it's beautiful when worn lightly.
