Welcome to Atelier Kanawa, the Japanese Earth Friendly shop evolved since 3/2/2007 by a Certified Kimono Consultant of All Japan Kimono Consultant Association / *AUTHENTIC* Tsumami Kanzashi artisan professionally trained as an apprentice by one of ONLY 5 acknowledged Tsumami Kanzashi artisans in Japan! According to my Tsumami Kanzashi master, the number of acknowledged Tsumami Kanzashi artisans dramatically declined in past 2 years from 15 to now ONLY 5, due to short of supply and demand. While you see many imitation Tsumami Kanzashi made by self taught non classically trained hobby crafters online, you can find TRULY AUTHENTIC TSUMAMI KANZASHI made with traditional technique and knowledge at Atelier Kanawa.
With additional expertise of Geisha / Classical Japanese Dance, and Bingata / Katazome dyeing Kimono techniques, Atelier Kanawa handcrafts Traditional & Modern Japanese pieces from the highest quality materials. Please read my profile for my traditional Japanese careers.
To hobby crafters: Please Do Not purchase my Tsumami Kanzashi for trying to COPY to SELL. Also some Etsy crafters, please Stop Copying my design. Tsumami Kanzashi is the NATIONAL DESIGNATED TRADITIONAL HANDCRAFT carried by refined skillful artisans with profound understanding of Japanese culture, history, and its materials. Please HUMBLY CONSIDER that low priced imitation Kanzashi made by non classically trained hobby crafter with poor knowledge affects the authenticity, the quality, and the market of traditional Tsumami Kanzashi made by authentic artisans. I appreciate you enjoy hobby Tsumami Kanzashi, you must RESPECT our tradition.
