Flowers & Seasons
A season, held in a small detail.
Sakura, lotus, iris and small white blossoms offer different scales of expression: one quiet flower, a gathered garland or a moving detail. Kyoto’s attention to seasons becomes a way of dressing today.
The background, and our reading.
In Kyoto’s hanamachi, maiko’s hair ornaments change with the months and include designs for particular events. In Chinese ornament, lotus is associated with purity and peony with prosperity. These are distinct contexts; JOFAE presents its flowers as contemporary accessories in conversation with them.
Expressions in the collection
Wooden Pins: Flowers & Moon
Lotus, flowering quince, moon and ruyi forms meet the contrast of wood and ornament. Choose a quiet outline or a moving detail to suit the day.
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Violet Iris — U-shaped
A violet flower sits above the paired lines of a compact U-shaped pin. The space between the prongs balances the fullness of the bloom.
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Violet Iris — Single Pin
A violet bloom contrasts with an elongated wooden shaft. The flower acts as a focal point while the stem extends the line of the hair.
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Magnolia & Leaf
A pale flower form meets a gold-coloured line and a descending movement. Its vertical rhythm brings a composed flourish to the profile.
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Openwork Lotus
An open silhouette meets a small pearl-like moving detail. Space within the form gives the lotus motif a lighter expression.
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Lily-of-the-valley Sway
Small clustered flowers meet a descending pearl-like detail. Their modest scale invites a closer look rather than a dramatic statement.
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White blossoms and green leaves gather like the end of a small branch. They place brightness and calm against the colour of the hair.
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A Single Red Flower
A single red flower stands against dark wood. A small pearl-like detail softens the strength of the colour.
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Sakura Bead Pins
A familiar round silhouette holds a cherry-blossom pattern. Choosing a colour becomes a way to choose a small floral scene.
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Peony in Colour
An abundant flower pattern meets a clean pin silhouette. Black and red offer different balances of composure and brightness.
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Floral Bead Pins
A floral bead pairs with a gold- or silver-coloured shaft. Changing the balance of colour and light gives one familiar shape different moods.
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Blossom Garland Comb
Flowers spread across the comb while pearl-like details descend below. Where a pin creates one focal point, this piece creates a broader floral rhythm.
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Flower & Circle
A gathering of flowers and a round charm share one wooden shaft. Still blossoms and a moving circle create a small dialogue between rest and motion.
Discover the design ↗Design readings express JOFAE’s perspective. Cultural inspiration does not indicate a product’s origin or production method; refer to the individual shop listing for specifications.