This listing is for a traditional Japanese hair ornament called kanzashi.  Kanzashi is a generic term for a wide variety of these accessories - including long, rigid hairpins, barrettes, fabric flowers, combs and fabric hair ties - which are worn in traditional Japanese hairstyles.  Click here to learn more about the many forms of kanzashi.

This kanzashi is a stick style hair piece made from collectible bakelite plastic - widely used in Japan during the 1930s. This kanzashi has a long stick that is slightly wider on the ends, similar to the sword style, but it doesn't come apart in the middle. Insert the stick though the hair and then add a floral element on each end. Note the tiny springs that give just enough tension, so the florals don't slide off the ends. The florals also have pearl and rhinestone embellishments.

These is a traditional accessory that can be worn with or without the kimono, adding a unique touch to any updo, bun or twist. See the video below for a stunning collection of antique and vintage kanzashi.

9.5" x 2.5", 1940s