Double-Face Washi Chrysanthemum Earrings

Double-Face Washi Chrysanthemum Earrings – Hand-Printed Gold on Black

These distinctive earrings are crafted from round wooden beads (30 mm diameter, 5 mm thickness), carefully covered with traditional Japanese washi paper.

Each side reveals a different expression:
one features delicate kogiku (small chrysanthemum), while the reverse displays a dynamic nejiri-giku (twisted chrysanthemum).
By gently turning the bead, you can choose which design to show—creating a versatile double-face piece.

The washi paper is a rare, hand-printed work created by artisans at Asai Chōrakuen in Kyoto, using traditional kimono stencil techniques.
Gold pigment is applied by hand, resulting in a slightly raised surface that catches the light beautifully—shimmering like real metal despite being paper.

Set against a deep black background, the gold motifs appear rich, luminous, and quietly luxurious.

Unlike thinner wooden designs, these beads have a notable thickness (5 mm), giving the earrings a sense of depth and presence.
This added volume creates a more substantial, jewelry-like feel while maintaining a balanced and wearable weight.

In Japan, the chrysanthemum (kiku) is a symbol of longevity, rejuvenation, and noble elegance.
It is also associated with protection and the enduring beauty of life, making it a meaningful motif to wear close to you.

These earrings carry a quiet wish: strength with grace, beauty that endures, and the ability to adapt—just like the changing faces of the flower itself.

Size: approx. 30 mm diameter, 5 mm thickness
Material: wood bead, hand-printed washi paper (gold on black)
Earring hooks: antique bronze brass leverback (lead-free, cadmium-free, nickel-free)
Design: double-face (kogiku & twisted chrysanthemum)

A rare fusion of Japanese craftsmanship and timeless symbolism—
elegant, versatile, and quietly powerful.