Spring in Japan is a beautiful season when plum, peach and cherry blossoms bloom in order.
🌿 Plum blossoms (February - March) Plums are known as flowers that announce the arrival of spring, and are considered to be a symbol of "patience" and "edibility" because they bloom beautifully even in the cold of the harsh winter.
🌸 Peach flowers (mid March to early April) The peach flowers, which also appear in the Hinamatsuri, are considered to be an auspicious flower that wishes for women's happiness and longevity.
🌸 Cherry blossoms (late March to April) It is a flower that symbolizes Japan, and cherry blossom viewing is held all over the country. The fleeting yet beautiful appearance of cherry blossoms is deeply rooted in the Japanese sense of beauty.
This time, we will introduce traditional Japanese crafts that you can enjoy while feeling the arrival of spring.
1. Nishijin-ori accessories – "SPUTNIK" earrings
A luxurious accessory that is one of a kind, one-of-a-kind accessory that combines beautiful gold brocade fabrics from Nishijin weave in Kyoto with metal engraving techniques. This is a masterpiece that adds a touch of glamour, both in business and private life.
In particular, the SPUTNIK earrings are designed inspiration from the world's first artificial satellite, SPUTNIK. This is a unique accessory that combines the elegant shine of Nishijin weave's gold thread with a fashionable silhouette.
>>〈MICOTO〉 Nishijin weave earrings SPUTNIK mesh pattern pink
2. "Cherry Blossom" - Sakura Dance Frame Art
This is an impressive piece with cherry blossom petals that gently create a path, and the cranes flapping wings there.
This work is produced using a special technique called "Fresco Giclee +", and prints are applied to special paper with plaster, and added by hand.
The delicate and fantastic art, as if a spring breeze is blowing through, adds warmth and Japanese beauty to the space.
3. Wajima lacquer Pin Accessories – Plum Flower Motif
To commemorate your visit to Japan, or as a special treat.
"Long-established workshop in Wajima, Ishikawa PrefectureKATOThe pin accessories created by " are sophisticated designs that blend in with modern lifestyles, while making full use of traditional techniques.
This pin accessory, based on the plum blossom motif, is also a symbol of Japan's spring, and combines dignity and warmth.
This is a masterpiece unique to Japan, and we would recommend it to PINS collectors around the world.
>>KATO Wajima lacquer Pin accessories/Ume Makie
Enjoy the Japanese spring with beautiful Japanese accessories and art.