At #Ikiya, in addition to #tea tastings, we also host workshops in collaboration with artists and artisans. This Saturday, we’re welcoming the talented Momo Kanzashi, who will teach the art of tsumami zaiku.
What is tsumami zaiku?
Tsumami zaiku (つまみ細工 – "the art of pinching") is a traditional technique dating back to the 1600s, still practiced in #Japan today.
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It’s used to create delicate floral hair ornaments (tsumami kanzashi), worn by #maiko (apprentice #geisha ) and young women in #kimono during special occasions like graduations, weddings, or coming-of-age ceremonies.
In this tsumami zaiku workshop, we’ll craft a sakura-themed hairpin in soft pink hues. For the first time, we’ll explore creating "sagari"—the delicate, dangling petals that adorn maiko hairstyles in #Kyoto (but only during their first year of training).
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