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)
Let`s give it a try!!
Our Tsumami Workshop
from beginners to experts,
By Online and Face-to-face.
We provide two types of workshops to experience traditional techniques of Tsumami.
Online and face-to-face workshops .
Starting from a trial workshop, if you want to learn more,
a beginner's course and advanced course are available.
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