Tsumami Zaiku Brooch Orange – Kinmokusei Osmanthus Japanese Silk Flower Pin
$130.00
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Tsumami Kanzashi Ayano, Matsudo, Chiba
Kinmokusei Silk Brooch, Orange
Tsumami Zaiku Brooch Orange – Kinmokusei Osmanthus Japanese Silk Flower Pin
$130.00
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- Made to order: about one month to make, then shipped from Japan with tracking. Made-to-order pieces cannot be returned.
- Free shipping on orders over around US$200. United States: import duties are prepaid, nothing to pay on delivery.
- Arrives intact, or we replace or refund it. Shipping & delivery details
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Documented
We sat down with Ayano Fujii in her Matsudo workshop, where every petal is folded by hand.
A silk kinmokusei (sweet osmanthus, 金木犀) brooch, folded petal by petal in the centuries-old tsumami technique. In Japan, kinmokusei is the flower of early autumn: the tree announces itself by scent before you ever see it. A walk past one is the unmistakable signal that summer is over.
The flowers themselves are tiny, packed densely along the branch. To honor that, the workshop folds each of the brooch's blossoms from a 10 mm square of silk with tweezers and sets them shoulder-to-shoulder until the whole 40 mm cluster reads as one body of orange. The maker calls the process "a kind of moving meditation."
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, acrylic pearls
- Material (back): Plated brass brooch pin
- Width: 40 mm
- Package size: 75 × 70 × H32 mm
- Color: Orange
- 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.
For anyone who marks seasons by smell, and for a perfumer or fragrance-lover on your gift list.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
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. Delivery usually takes 1 to 3 weeks depending on your country.
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.
