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Autumn Kanzashi
The Autumn season will often see the following traditional motifs, symbols, and
designs placed within their structure or as the basis of their work such as:
Chrysanthemum, Turning Maple Leaves, Grasses (brown/dried), Falling leaves,
Bundled, Bare branches, and Bellflower. Please look below for more information
regarding what is typically worn during each month or special events.
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Kikyo (Japanese Bellflower) Kanzashi
artist/photographer:
amaebi79 |
September
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The beginning of Autumn starts with flowers that come into blossom at this time
as the Spring flowers fade away and as such, Kanzashi typically feature Chinese
Bellflower, Bush Clover, and the Patrina Japanese bellflower (kikyo).
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added embellishments you may also see motifs such as chrysanthemum, Japanese
boneset, and kudzu. In Japan, purple tones, as seen in many of these flowers,
have traditionally been associated with autumn.
Read the September Feature
article to learn more detailed information.
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Chrysanthemum with White
Accents Kanzashi
artist/photographer:
amaebi79 |
October
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In the middle of fall true autumn begins to take root predominately featuring
the well loved symbol of the imperial family, the Chrysanthemum (kiku),
as its main kanzashi. The colorings you’ll often see on chrysanthemum kanzashi
typically consist of a red and white combination to represent the peaking of
autumn.
The chrysanthemum kanzashi will usually be arranged into large clusters
or bouquets of the flower when adorned by a junior maiko, whereas in contrast
senior maiko's will usually be spotted sporting one elaborate large flower.
Read the October Feature
article to learn more detailed information.
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Autumn Leaves
Kanzashi
artist/photographer:
Regynx
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November
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With Autumn quickly coming to a close, you’ll encounter the many colorful hues
and famous falling of the maple leaves that heavily inspire the kanzashi that is
seen during this month - the Turning Maple Leaves. The turning of the leaves is
much like the cherry blossom viewing in April and is equally a popular cultural
event.
Maple kanzashi feature shades of red, orange, and yellow imitating the
appearance the actual leaves take. Some kanzashi are of the trailing nature and
dangle gently under a clusters of many small maple leaves, while others may be
more bold with a single large maple leaf or a group of three. Other kanzashi
motifs that may be seen this month are the Ginkgo and Liquidambar Leaves.
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