Kogin-zashi Hair Tie - Outing | Customizable Embroidered Hair Accessory, Pin, Brooch

**Size|** Approximately 3cm in diameter **Options|** Hair Tie (Black/Brown) or Pin **Colors|** Freely choose and mix your colors **Materials|** Kogin-zashi fabric and French embroidery thread **[ About the Hair Ties and Pins ]** The hair ties feature a replaceable elastic design, so you don't have to worry about them loosening over time – they can be easily swapped out. The pins are designed with a locking mechanism, ensuring a secure hold once fastened. A care instruction card will be included with your accessory. **[ Color Selection ]** Please view the color chart here: https://hk.pinkoi.com/product/j696yLXu **[ The Story of Kogin-zashi ]** Kogin-zashi is an embroidery technique originating from the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, Japan. In the late Edo period, under the "Sumptuary Law for Farmers," commoners were prohibited from using cotton fabric. However, clothing made from hemp, while permitted, offered little protection against the long, snowy, and humid winters of Japan's northeast. Farmers thus began weaving threads into the gaps of the hemp fabric to improve insulation and strengthen the material, giving rise to "Kogin-zashi." This embroidery method requires counting the warp threads of the fabric (essentially counting squares) and executing satin stitches row by row. If even a single square is misplaced, the entire section must be undone and redone. Consequently, every stitch in Kogin-zashi is a test of eyesight and patience, embodying a craft of exquisite detail and unwavering dedication. The shop owner has specifically chosen Kogin-zashi fabric with a smaller grid, resulting in designs that appear more intricate and full. All accessories from Wusaisan are handmade and unique •ᴗ• For any questions or custom requests, please feel free to inquire!