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Known as shochikubai, the Three Friends of Wither (the pine tree sho, the bamboo chiku, and the plum blossom bai) are powerful symbols of perseverance, integrity, and resistance to hardship in Asian culture, thriving even in the winter months when other plants wither and die. In Japan in particular, they are highly associated with the start of the New Year, and during this time maiko frequently wear shochikubai kanzashi. This piece features all three Friends of Winter alongside a large white crane, decorated with shining mizuhiki cord accents. Mounted on an alligator clip for easy wear, the piece measures approximately 6" x 5.75".

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~bgerr 1 day ago  New member Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Brilliant! Love the colours.
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~SincerelyLove 1 day ago  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Thank you very much! :D
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Mood: Wow! ~TheMangaNinja Apr 6, 2013  Student General Artist
This is amazing! How long does it take to make a piece like this?
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~SincerelyLove Apr 7, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Thank you! :D I don't remember exactly, as I worked on it on and off over the course of a few days. But suffice it to say that many hours were involved!
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~TheMangaNinja Apr 7, 2013  Student General Artist
It really does look amazing! Brilliant work!
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~Rufina-Tomoyo Apr 1, 2013
Magnificent adn full of meaning.
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Mood: Joy ~Fractaldragon Mar 29, 2013
This is so lovely, and I recognized immediately the three friends.
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~SincerelyLove Mar 29, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Yay! That's wonderful! :D Always lovely to see that more people are starting to recognize these things! :heart:
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~Fractaldragon Mar 30, 2013
I'm a big fan of Japanese textile design, and I've been collecting kimono and haori for about 18 years—thanks to two friends who got me started ;). So over time I have learned a bit about some of the designs you see on the textiles.
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~SincerelyLove Mar 30, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Wow! That must be quite the collection by now then! :love: And I personally think shochikubai designs look lovely everywhere, whether on kanzashi, kimono, or even cups and plates. :heart:
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