Description
I am a Boxwood Hair Pick. I think a cool breeze on the neck is the best feeling in the world. If you don’t agree with me, I have a bun to pick with you.
Curator’s Notes
Buns and topknots have a rich history in Japan, as worn by geishas, samurais and sumo wrestlers, and hair picks are frequently used to easily hold hair in place. This hair pick is simple and unadorned, allowing the beauty of its material to shine. Using traditional production techniques from the Nara period, this hair pick is made from boxwood tree that has been smoked to ensure its strength. Its tapered shape can secure even super fine hair, so you can easily twist your hair up and keep it away from your neck and face. The hole at the end is a nod to tradition, where geishas would attach a charm to personalize their style.
Boxwood Hair Pick was curated by Stevenson Aung
Designer/Maker
Maker: Jusan-Ya
Designer: Jusan-Ya
Specifications
Dimensions: 0.25” (w) x 6.25” (l) or 6.4mm (w) x 158.8mm (l)
Weight: 0.2 oz or 5.7 g
Materials: Boxwood
Details
- Handmade in Japan
- Sold individually
- Do not keep in water for long periods of time
- Avoid using on wet hair
- Periodically coat liberally with vegetable oil (camellia or olive) and place in plastic bag for 2-3 days to clean comb
- Hole on one end allows you to add accessories if desired
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