Traditionally Inspired Hairstyle: Stylishly Pairing Nanten Berries Hair Accessories with a Wedding Dress
2021.01.14 published
Auspicious Plant, Nanten ♡
A small round red fruit that everyone has seen.
Nanten is often seen in various places during winter ♡
Nanten has been considered an auspicious plant in Japan since ancient times. This is why it is commonly planted in gardens and why Nanten leaves are placed on red rice.
The sound "nanten" is said to resemble "難転," which means "to turn away difficulties."
The red color is also believed to carry auspiciousness and protective power against misfortune.
Popular Floral Material for Traditional Attire, Nanten Berries ♡
Nanten berries, being such a celebratory plant, are popular floral materials for hair ornaments and bouquets in traditional Japanese attire.
The small round red berries of Nanten combine a dignified elegance with daintiness, making them suitable for any bridal appearance.
Paired with a white kimono, they serve as an accent, while with a colorful kimono, they provide a sense of unity, making them an all-purpose floral material ♡
Nanten berries have a strong traditional image.
However, they are also incredibly stylish as hair ornaments to be paired with wedding dresses!
Here, we introduce hairstyles that incorporate Nanten berries with wedding dresses.
Brides-to-be who seek individuality in their bridal hair might find this appealing.
Bridal Hair 1 with Nanten Berries
A braided hairstyle adorned with Nanten berries like a back headband.
The combination of simple braids and Nanten berries creates a naturally elegant look…!
The red Nanten berries stand out beautifully against the white of the wedding dress and the greenery of the location ♡
Bridal Hair 2 with Nanten Berries
This half-up hairstyle is decorated with Nanten berries, feathers, and dried leaves.
The glamorous and party-like half-up style becomes sophisticated and stylish with Nanten berries.
It's also fashionable to see the branches hanging down from the braided part.
Bridal Hair 3 with Nanten Berries
A simple low ponytail that doesn't involve braiding.
Keeping the branches intact, wrapping them around from the temples creates a fashionable look with Nanten.
The orange of the Nanten berries paired with the yellow of the Oncidium flowers is mature and lovely!
Challenge Yourself with Nanten Berries × Dress Coordination ♡
Coordinating the strongly traditional Nanten berries with a wedding dress.
While we only found arrangements styled down this time, it seems that it would also be stylish paired with an updo.
We encourage brides-to-be who want a touch of individuality in a mature bridal hairstyle to give this a try ♡
By the way, the color-removed preserved flower Nanten berries also have a lovely antique vibe ♡
Enjoy coordinating your bridal look with the auspicious Nanten berries ♩