New Year's Preparations This is an auspicious kanzashi (hair ornament) indispensable in the geisha districts. It's an Inaho (rice ear) kanzashi that geisha and maiko in the geisha districts wear in front of their hair from New Year's Day through January. The white dove doesn't have eyes drawn in, as the patron is supposed to draw them in, bringing good luck for both the customer and themselves to "get their eyes opened" (succeed). This is a kanzashi that customers are very happy to receive. It's a stylish game to receive congratulatory money or New Year's gifts, and have special customers draw in the eyes. We highly recommend purchasing in bulk. For maiko, geisha, and geisha districts nationwide: Ginza, Kitashinchi, and high-class establishments. Customer service industry Good luck charms Business prosperity Maiko, geisha, Ginza, Kitashinchi, high-class customer service industries, and those involved in entertainment and lessons, as well as those seeking good luck and business prosperity, wear these in front of their hair for their first day of work or for New Year's preparations. Since the famous Kyoto traditional accessories store, Ioka-ya, has closed, these items are difficult to obtain. If you are interested in kimono or traditional Japanese clothing, why not get one? Each one is handmade by artisans, so each has a different finish m(_ _)m Type... Traditional accessories (obi cord/kanzashi etc.) Thank you for viewing. Crafts Antiques Hair ornaments Traditional accessories Kimono Yukata Kanzashi Hair styling Maiko Maiko Maiko Geisha and maiko Tsumami zaiku (folded fabric art) Tsumami zaiku Tsumami (folded fabric) Ioka-ya Kintakudo Kazura-Sei Honten Geisha district Gion Pontocho Kamishichiken Miyagawacho Kyoto Kanzashi Katsuyama New Year's Plum Red and white Flower kanzashi Traditional Japanese clothing Costume Stage Japanese hairstyle Traditional crafts Retro Antique Shichi-Go-San (Children's Day) Seasonal festivals Kao Mise Kogyo (Kabuki performance) Geisha district Soken (general viewing) Minamiza Theatre