Japanese Artist Handcrafts Hair Accessories That Look Like Delicate Flowers

In Japan, these ornamental hair pins are known as Kanzashi—a tradition that began the pre-historic Jōmon period (1000 BCE)—and are today worn with kimonos by Japanese women on special occasions.

Sakae carries on the Kanzashi tradition, capturing the fragility of real life flowers with amazing detail.

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All images via Sakae.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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