This is a vintage full set of Japanese traditional hair ornaments for a traditional Japanese wedding: Kanzashi, Kushi and Kougai.
This set was made for the bride to wear in a traditional wedding.
The design includes typical good omens such as chrysanthemum flowers and plum flowers.
This MaeKanzashi ② (front kanzashi) has a part called “Bira” or “Birabira” consisting of small dangling beads that create movement.
There used to be a lot of craftsmen who made hair jewelry such as this, about 100 years ago when most Japanese women still wore kimono with traditional hair styles. But there is no longer much demand, and kanzashi craftsmen have mostly disappeared.
This kanzashi set was made in the 20th century for use in weddings. This type was not distributed on the market. It was made for hair dressers to use in styling the bride’s hair for a traditional wedding.
I do not know the material of the metal, but it seems to be gold plated brass. Faux coral beads are used, as a vestige of the high value these ornaments had for women who would wear such precious jewelry only once in their lives.
good vintage condition
The part of metal is little faded but it doesn’t stand out and no problem to we’re it.
