gochemoche tsunami kanzashi accessories

i need to look at these pretty silk hairpins and accessories from florida’s gochemoche. she is a self-described japanese culture-obsessed turkish lady who crafts these little flowers using traditional japanese methods. some pieces are made from material which is dyed by hand, and others are made from repurposed vintage silk kimonos.

these traditional and elaborate hair ornaments were worn by apprentice geisha or maiko, which would instantly indicate their status to those in the know. more experienced geisha did not wear as elaborate an accessory.

i love these colors on a grim winter day.

see everything else that’s available from gochemoche right here.

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lulu smith jewelry

uncomplicated, pretty jewelry pieces from seattle artist lulu smith. lulu takes a painterly approach to her sterling and resin jewelry collection. the intense crispness that is the foundation of her designs is inspired by the magic moment we see something for the very first time.

i like her layered, luminous tones of color and simple shapes.

purchase her work at the artful home.

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