Tsumami Kanzashi Ayano, Matsudo, Chiba
Sakura Silk Brooch, Muted Pink
Tsumami Zaiku Brooch Muted Pink – Sakura Cherry Blossom Japanese Silk Flower Pin
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We sat down with Ayano Fujii in her Matsudo workshop, where every petal is folded by hand.
A silk sakura brooch, folded petal by petal in the centuries-old tsumami technique. The cherry blossom is Japan's de facto national flower, held as a symbol of beauty mixed with transience, and of new beginnings: school years, jobs, journeys, partings. Most of life's quiet thresholds in Japan happen under sakura.
The piece is built in a muted, slightly dusty pink rather than a bright fresh pink, so it reads adult and wearable in spring and shoulder seasons without feeling costumey. The form takes a 70 mm sweep, a generous arrangement that gives the brooch real presence on a coat lapel or jacket collar.
Made by Tsumami Kanzashi Ayano, the Matsudo workshop led by Ayano Fujii, a designated maker of Chiba Prefecture's traditional craft of Edo tsumami kanzashi.
- Material (motif): Silk
- Material (back): Plated brass brooch pin
- Total length: 70 mm
- Package size: 75 × 70 × H32 mm
- Color: Muted (dusty) pink
- Care: Avoid water and friction; store flat in the box
- Origin: Matsudo, Chiba, Japan (handmade)
- Maker: Tsumami Kanzashi Ayano (つまみかんざし彩野)
- Lead time: within 1 month, made to order
Note: Because each piece is folded entirely by hand, no two are exactly alike. Slight individual differences in shape, petal angle, and color are natural to the craft.
A meaningful piece for graduations, weddings, new jobs, and moves: life's sakura moments.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Avoid water and friction; store flat in the box.
Questions about caring for this piece? Email support@j-doc.jp.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Shipping
Every order ships from Japan with a tracking number. In-stock items are dispatched within 1 to 3 business days. Made-to-order pieces take about one month to make, as noted on the product page. Once shipped, delivery usually takes 1 to 3 weeks depending on your location. See estimates by region.
Shipping cost
Free shipping on orders over around US$200. Smaller orders ship at a flat rate of ¥2,000 (around US$13).
Import duties
United States: import duties are prepaid by us and included in the price, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. Other countries: your local customs may charge import duties and taxes on delivery, and these are paid by the recipient.
Packaging
Your order arrives intact, or we replace or refund it. Fragile pieces are wrapped in several protective layers. If anything arrives damaged, email a photo to support@j-doc.jp within 10 days of delivery.
Returns
You can request a return within 10 days of receiving your order, as long as the item is unused and in its original packaging. Made-to-order and personalized items cannot be returned. To start a return, contact support@j-doc.jp. See our Refund Policy for details.
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