Traditional Japanese Hairstyles Adorned with Unique Hair Ornaments: Embracing Elegance with Tsuzumi Zaiku♡

The Unique Hair Ornaments of Traditional Japanese Attire: Tsumami Zaiku ♡

Tsumami Zaiku is a decorative art made by combining small pieces of thin silk and other fabrics. This traditional craft has been passed down since the Edo period and has long been cherished as a hair ornament for maikos and geikos.

The delicate hair ornaments created by pinching thin fabrics offer a soft silhouette embodying the essence of Japanese aesthetics, with an abundance of attractive colors, shapes, and sizes.

Although they are referred to as tsumami zaiku hair ornaments, their designs and ways of decoration are diverse.

In this article, we introduce hairstyles of brides in traditional attire adorned with tsumami zaiku hair ornaments, perfectly paired with white wedding kimono and colorful uchikake.

The elegant and sophisticated coordination of traditional style is perfect for reference for pre-wedding photos and color changes during the ceremony. ♡

Beautiful Traditional Japanese Hairstyles with Tsumami Zaiku Hair Ornaments ①

A bun hairstyle decorated with lots of light pink and white tsumami zaiku. The temples to the back of the head are densely filled with flowers of various sizes, creating a stunning look.

It is said that tsumami zaiku made from cotton, silk, or organza was used so that it suits Western-style hair arrangements, rather than thin silk.

Beautiful Traditional Japanese Hairstyles with Tsumami Zaiku Hair Ornaments ②

A bridal hairstyle with neatly styled hair, adorned with tsumami zaiku flowers and cranes. The dignified atmosphere is lovely. The crane is a popular, auspicious motif.

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A unique hairstyle that combines tsumami zaiku with kumihimo. The largest flower features a sheer organza material. ♩

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A traditional hairstyle with a large bun adorned with numerous tsumami zaiku flowers and cranes. The beautiful black hair shines, making the vibrant tsumami zaiku stand out. It has a grandeur that matches the luxurious color uchikake.

Beautiful Traditional Japanese Hairstyles with Tsumami Zaiku Hair Ornaments ⑤

A simple chignon secured low, embellished with a tsumami zaiku ribbon. This gives an elegant and modest Yamato Nadeshiko appearance. ♡

Tsumami zaiku comes in both small components and larger combinations like this ribbon or bun.

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A traditional hairdo adorned with several red and pink tsumami zaiku. It’s rare to see not just flowers, but also leaf tsumami zaiku mixed in. This hairstyle leaves a strong impression from afar.

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Tsumami zaiku is also suitable for short and bob hairstyles! A modern Japanese bridal hairstyle decorated with a variety of colorful tsumami zaiku and a butterfly knot ribbon.

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A chignon embellished with artificial flowers and tsumami zaiku. The bright yellow and blue artificial flowers are complemented by tsumami zaiku in traditional colors like orange and matcha green, creating a vibrant hair decoration.

Beautiful Traditional Japanese Hairstyles with Tsumami Zaiku Hair Ornaments ⑨

A traditional chignon adorned with tsumami zaiku and a kanzashi. Combining Western hairstyles with Japanese hair ornaments is the current trend. The tsumami zaiku is made from patterned chirimen fabric, featuring various cute colors. ♡

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Three-dimensional tsumami zaiku in five colors. Adds a hint of Japanese taste to a fluffy chignon. This tsumami zaiku was hand-crafted by the bride and interestingly represents the image color of Johnny's group Arashi.

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A combination of large dahlias and tsumami zaiku. The collaboration of fresh flowers with tsumami zaiku is also lovely. This elegant Japanese aesthetic is sure to catch his attention.

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Lastly, we introduce a very simple and understated tsumami zaiku hair ornament. White and gold tsumami zaiku gently adorn the area above the ear, creating a modest bridal hairstyle. This is perfect for those who want to achieve a thoroughly sophisticated coordination in their traditional attire.

Create a Yamato Nadeshiko Hairstyle with Tsumami Zaiku ♡

We've introduced bridal hairstyles adorned with tsumami zaiku, a unique hair ornament of traditional Japanese attire. You can enjoy various combinations with tsumami zaiku alone or together with artificial flowers, fresh flowers, kanzashi, and kumihimo.

Bride-to-be planning to have a pre-wedding shoot or a color change during the ceremony should definitely decorate their hair with tsumami zaiku.