Tsumami for anyone, anytime, anywhere
"Tsumami" is the Japanese traditional craftwork usually used in the Kanzashi of Maiko(geisha aspirants).
"Tsumami" means “pinch”.
It is made by pinching and folding cloth with tweezers like an origami paper.
Tsumami is the only Japanese traditional craft anyone can enjoy as a hobby.
Welcome to the world of beautiful “Tsumami”!
Traditional but contemporary,
Beauty of “Tsumami”
The origin of this “work of art” has a long history about 200 years.
It is a technique mainly used for Kanzashi (ornamental hairpins), but recently are used on various occasions.
On this website, you will find out all information about “Tsumami “.
Search, learn and enjoy this wonderful art!!
“Pair of cranes” work by Taiga Asahara
Historical kanzashi “Weeping cherry” work by Kichinosuke Hirota (1927-1928)
Historical kanzashi “Plover and wave” work by Kichinosuke Hirota (1930)
“Habutae Butterflies” work by Rei Furuya
Historical kanzashi “Sho-chiku-bai and crane” work by Takeji Ishida (1935)
Worked by Rihou
“Chirimen sakura” work by Taiga Asahara
Worked by Rihou
Historical Kanzashi “Goldfish” Author unknown (late 1800`s)
Historical kanzashi “Canola flowers and butterflies” Author unknown
“Pleated-tsumami” work by Taiga Asahara
Historical kanzashi “A spool of linen” work by Takeji Ishida (1933-1934)
Enjoy ! Our Tsumami Workshop in Tokyo
from beginners to experts,
for men and women of all ages!
We provide workshops to experience traditional techniques of Tsumami.
Start from a trial workshop, if you want to learn more,
beginners course and advanced course is available.
Tsumami kanzashi website was introduced in the TV program!
【Tsumami kanzashi School Online Opening Campaign!! ～Make your own Tsumami～】
４ Days Instagram Live about Tsumami zaiku!!
ITA (International Tsumami zaiku Association) The New Organization Is Established!
Tsumami artist, Ms. Mayumi Kawamoto awarded a prize in the AJC Creators’ Contest.
The introduction of the Artist vol.24 Ms.Yuka Madoka
World wide Tsumami-zaiku Artist Vol.11 Ms. Mercy Mak
Collaboration of Western formal wear and Japanese traditional craft, tsumami zaiku ~tsumami zaiku fascinator ~
The introduction of the Artist vol.23 “hitohira “Masako Hattori
World wide Tsumami-zaiku Artist Vol.10 Ms. Cindy Ke