Kanzashi of The Month: January - 2008′s Design
On The Ninth Day of Fun I present... this year’s newest kanzashi design?! I’m not too sure how much we’ll be seeing of it, but let’s enjoy what we can, shall we? As always, all kanzashi are courtesy of Kazurasei.
Image courtesy of Kazurasei. Take (竹) - Bamboo Matsu (松) - Pine Ezogiku (蝦夷菊) - Chinese Asters This one is cute and a perfect way to start out a new year with new hopes for the future! First we have bamboo, which is fast growing and one of the first plants to emerge from the ground during the new year. It represents new beginnings and continued growth. Next, we have pine, which is an evergreen that can withstand the harsh winters. As such, pine represents strength and endurance. In between all of that pine and bamboo are small plum blossom buds, which are signs that winter is coming to an end. Together all three members of the Shōchikubai trio are represented in hopes that good luck can come our way this year. Finally, we have the usual Chinese asters, which are one of the few flowers that can be found blooming through the winter months. This year they feature fuzzy centers which make us feel warm and comfy just by looking at them! Sadly there’s no new design for 2021.
Image courtesy of Kazurasei. 2021 is the year of the bull/ox, which is the second animal in the Asian zodiac. Those born under the symbol of the bull/ox are known to be intimidating at first, but have a gentle nature and care deeply for others. This image features a kanzashi with a kozuchi, a lucky mallet that brings good luck and money, which is something we could all use this year ^^