Peonies or Botan were originally introduced to Japan from China during the Nara period, however it didn’t become a popular flower right until the Edo period. It is during the Edo Botan was finally acknowledged as the king of flowers, and became considered as an appropriate floral offering for the Buddha. Normally botan is associated with summer (especially early summer) as that is when the flowers bloom naturally. However, during the Edo and alter periods, Japanese have created different breeds of peonies that bloom in winter, spring, and autumn as well.
It is important to mention that this flower is also considered auspicious so you can see peony motif on many bridal kimonos as well as ones that are less formal.
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| Model - Maiko Kikumaru of Hanafusa okiya |
This April, Kisetsu has prepared 6 different color styles of Botan(Peony) Kanzashi - Golden cream, Golden pink, Purple fade, Red Fade, Soft Gold and Soft Pink. Each style consists of 3 pieces - Hana Kanzashi (the bigger piece on the right), small kanzashi and a flower bridge with several flowers. So elaborate! And, what is important, you can wear those as a hair decoration even if you are not maiko - they suit even a simple hairdo.
Hair decoration: Botan(Peony) kanzashi
Creator: Kisetsu (Nix Marabana)
Available at Fantasy Faire event: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tensors%20Flying%20Market/103/121/121
After the event you can find these amazing Japanese hairpins in the
Kisetsu shop, alongside with high quality Japanese footwear, bags, kimono, hairstyles etc:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Multitudes/122/141/18
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