Maiko Kanzashi
Maiko celebrate each season with kanzashi inspired by the month’s flowers.
In this series, we will craft Maiko seasonal flower ornaments, applying traditional techniques and the expert craftsmanship passed down through generations to create truly exquisite kanzashi.
An exclusive chance to master the authentic techniques behind the kanzashi traditionally worn by Maiko.
New lessons will continue to be added. Stay tuned！
Making The Various Parts
We'll learn to craft special leaves, decorations, and more, using authentic artisan techniques to make your kanzashi truly gorgeous!
Making The Flower
We will learn the tips to form a beautiful multiple petals flower and how to speed up to form flowers using the master craftsperson's technique.
Assemble into Kanzashi
We will learn how to assemble many tsumami flowers and leaves one by one. We will lecture some important technique such as order to assemble, length of the wire part, and etc.
New Year Kanzashi in January
~Plum and Pine~
We’ll learn how to make New Year’s kanzashi for Maiko, inspired by the symbolic beauty of nature. Pine, bamboo, and plum—traditional good luck charms—represent long life, resilience, and integrity. Celebrate the season by bringing these timeless motifs to life in your own stunning creations!
Maiko Kanzashi in February
~Plum Kanzashi~
February’s kanzashi features plum blossoms, cherished since the Nara period as a herald of spring. With five petals symbolizing the ‘five blessings’—longevity, wealth, health, virtue, and destiny—you’ll learn to craft this iconic motif in tsumami kanzashi and bring its good luck charm to life!
Maiko Kanzashi in April
~Sakura and Butterfly~
April’s kanzashi features Sakura, the iconic cherry blossom. Celebrated in Japanese poetry and patterns for centuries, this beloved symbol of spring and one of Japan’s national flowers is perfect to recreate in tsumami kanzashi!
Maiko Kanzashi in May
~ Iris Flower ~
Iris, a graceful flower that brightens early summer, has been cherished in Japan for over a thousand years and even appears in the Manyoshu as ‘Ayamegusa.’ In this lesson, you’ll learn to dye ultra-thin fabrics, assemble petals on a special base for a stunning 3D effect, and craft beautiful iris leaves to complete your tsumami kanzashi.
Maiko Kanzashi in June
~ Willow and Nadeshiko ~
Willow has long been valued in Shinto rituals and as a symbol of good luck, often appearing in kimono patterns. Nadeko, a beloved natural bloom in Japan, pairs beautifully with willow in kanzashi. In this lesson, you’ll learn to craft the classic willow-and-nadeshiko design for stunning tsumami creations!
Maiko Kanzashi in June
~ Hydrangea ~
In this lesson, you’ll craft a transparent hydrangea kanzashi to brighten Japan’s rainy season using traditional artisan techniques. Using habutae for delicate translucence, you’ll assemble multiple petals on a special base for a 3D effect—and learn to create charming flower cores and leaves!
Maiko Kanzashi in July
~Uchiwa Kanzashi~
Uchiwa, a beloved Japanese summer tradition, became popular among the people in the Edo period with advances in bamboo and paper crafts. In this lesson, you’ll create Uchiwa-inspired kanzashi, a seasonal motif for Maiko in July!
Maiko Kanzashi in September
~Chinese Bell Flower~
September’s kanzashi features the historic Chinese Bellflower, once used as samurai family crests and one of the seven autumn herbs. Maiko kanzashi comes in single or bundled flowers—this lesson challenges you to create a stunning single large bloom!
Maiko Kanzashi in October
~Chrysanthemum~
In this lesson, you’ll craft a Maiko chrysanthemum kanzashi—a symbol of nobility and Japan’s national flower, also used for New Year’s good fortune. This stunning design features a large tiered chrysanthemum, made with 252 pieces of cloth for a truly show-stopping creation!
