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[LATEST NEWS]
* I am currently in Japan till January 26 2010, so your orders will be shipped after I come back to the U.S. Thank you very much for your understanding!
* I am currently working on my Tsumami Kanzashi book as a memorial for my Tsumami Kanzashi master. This book will be very remarkable for introducing the authentic Tsumami Kanzaashi as well as the modern Kanzashi and its artisan's field focusing how important it is for Japanese to preserve our culture.
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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!
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. http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=35874

[WHY CHOOSE ATELIER KANAWA?]
I am Japanese from Japan who is seriously & deeply into my culture(^-^) I am THE ONLY ONE who was professionally trained for Tsumami Kanzashi among Etsy & any other English site.
While you see many imitation Tsumami Kanzashi made by self taught / non classically trained hobby crafters online (some are copying my design), you can find TRULY AUTHENTIC TSUMAMI KANZASHI made with traditional technique and knowledge here!

[PLEASE SUPPORT THE *AUTHENTIC* TSUMAMI KANZASHI ARTISAN]
Tsumami Kanzashi is the NATIONAL DESIGNATED TRADITIONAL HANDCRAFT carried by REFINED SKILLFULL ARTISANS with PROFOUND UNDERSTANDINGS of Japanese culture, history, the beauty of Japanese seasons/Nature, its materials, and most importantly, the responsibility of carrying this art for the future generations. As my master says, only Japanese who fully grew up in Japan can achieve those expertise & *TRUE Japanese spirit* to carry this art, after going through hard professional trainings.
Please know that the low priced imitation Kanzashi made by non classically trained hobby crafter with poor knowledge destroys the authenticity, the quality, and the market of traditional & modern Tsumami Kanzashi made by authentic artisans. Please do not take a part of this destruction by purchasing those.
I hope you can see the big picture for our country and become a *true* supporter of authentic artisans (^-^)
Thank you very much !

[CUSTOM ORDERS]
Your custom orders are profoundly welcomed (^o^) Please place them from this page:
http://www.etsy.com/shop_alchemy.php?user_id=35874

[MY INTERVIEW ON ETSY AS A FEATURED SELLER]
http://www.etsy.com/featured_seller.php?featured_user_id=35874

[MY STORQUE ARTICLES]
http://www.etsy.com/storque/author/AtelierKanawa/
*Tsumami Kanzashi
*Origami / Chiyogami
*Japanese Coming-of-Age Ceremony

[MY YouTube]
http://www.youtube.com/atelierkanawa

[MY PRESS RELEASE]
http://www.flickr.com/photos/atelierkanawa/2873972706/

[TO HOBBY CRAFTERS]
Thank you for loving Japanese culture, but please Do Not purchase my Tsumami Kanzashi for trying to COPY to SELL. Also some Etsy crafters, PLEASE stop copying my design.
You must RESPECT our tradition when you are stepping on somebody else's culture.

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