Heian Garden – Vintage Silk Kimono Scrunchie / 平安庭園のシュシュ
 
This elegant scrunchie is handcrafted in London at Risa’s atelier using vintage Japanese kimono silk, carefully sourced from small, trusted businesses in Japan.

Due to the nature of traditional kimono textiles, each piece is cut from the same fabric collection, meaning the patterns may appear similar while still carrying subtle variations in placement—making every scrunchie gently unique.

The design features a refined Heian Garden motif, combining classical Japanese seasonal and auspicious symbols:
流水（flowing water） represents purity, protection, and the cleansing of misfortune, as well as continuous prosperity and the unbroken flow of good fortune.
鳥（birds） symbolise freedom, harmony, and the graceful flow of life, often associated with peace and auspicious transitions.
梅（plum blossoms） represent resilience, renewal, and quiet strength, blooming beautifully in late winter as a sign of hope and perseverance.
桜（cherry blossoms） symbolise the fleeting beauty of life, renewal, and gentle elegance, deeply connected to Japanese seasonal awareness and poetic sensibility.
牛車・御所牛（royal ox） reflects nobility, dignity, patience, and the refined elegance of Heian-era court life.
 
Together, these motifs evoke the atmosphere of a Heian-era garden—serene, poetic, and deeply connected to seasonal rhythm and classical Japanese aesthetics.
 
Availability
No restocks — ships from London within 3 business days.
Tracked international shipping available worldwide.

The Story Behind the Piece
Once part of a vintage kimono, this silk carries the legacy of Japanese textile artistry and seasonal symbolism. Carefully reimagined in Risa’s London atelier, it is transformed into a contemporary hair accessory that preserves its heritage while becoming part of modern daily life.
 
Notable Features
Dimensions: Approx. 11 cm × 11 cm (4.3" × 4.3")

Care Instructions
Spot clean only. Handle gently and store away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve colour, silk texture, and metallic detailing.

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