The origins of combs and hairpins are very ancient, and in Japan it is said that they date back to the Jomon period.
It is said that Cleopatra, Yang Guifei, and Ono no Komachi, who were hailed as the three most beautiful women in the world, also wore it.
Some of them wore bracelets and rings as accessories.
The techniques and experience that have been passed down over the years since that time have been passed down to us who live in the modern age, and today's retro accessories have been passed down to us who live in the modern age.
In Japan, it is said that the older a comb or hairpin is, the more valuable it is. Combs and hairpins made from ivory or tortoiseshell are particularly rare, and the older they are, the more valuable they are. We would like to introduce you to a job where you can make a living by wearing retro accessories that are still relevant in the modern world.
Combs and hairpins are typical Japanese accessories. There are some professions that continue to use them on a daily basis even today.
The key to this is Japanese dance.
The female actors of Kabuki, which have been passed down through the generations through the splendor of performing arts, and the actors of popular theater, which represent the downtown area.
People living today, including maiko and geisha, and the Japanese dancers Hanayagi, wear combs and hairpins.
Combs and hairpins originally had the meaning of warding off evil spirits, and are sometimes given as gifts for new celebrations or birthdays.
Japanese retro accessories have long been used by women with long hair to keep their hair in place and make it easier to move around.
Combs and hairpins passed down from parents to grandchildren are also things that connect the memories of the good old days.
