Vintage Kimono Plum & Pine Brooch and Earrings Set KATAMI（形見） – Memory Collecti

A piece of Japanese memory, transformed into a new life.

This jewelry is handmade from vintage Japanese kimono silk, carefully selected for its beautiful colors and traditional patterns.

This piece is made from a kimono with a delicate beige background depicting a traditional Japanese landscape — a noble family’s residence surrounded by a garden.

The original kimono is decorated with details of the garden and surrounding scenery, including pine and plum blossom motifs. Carefully selected sections of these motifs have been cut from the original textile and transformed into a brooch and matching earrings.

The fabric preserves the atmosphere of the original kimono, allowing small details of the painted and woven landscape to become part of the jewelry.

The same kimono fabric has been used to create several pieces, but each one has a different pattern placement and color balance. Every piece carries its own unique expression.

In Japan, the word “katami” (形見) refers to something precious kept to remember a person or a special time.

KATAMI is inspired by this spirit of carrying memories forward.

A kimono that once accompanied someone’s life is transformed into wearable jewelry — becoming part of a new story with its new owner.

■ Meaning of the Motifs

Ume (Plum Blossom)

The plum blossom is traditionally associated with patience, hope, and new beginnings in Japanese culture.

Blooming at the end of winter, before many other flowers, ume has long been appreciated as a symbol of enduring difficult times and looking toward the spring ahead.

Matsu (Pine)

The pine tree is a traditional auspicious motif in Japan, associated with longevity, strength, and endurance.

Pine remains green throughout the year and has long been regarded as a symbol of lasting vitality.

■ The Kimono Landscape

The original kimono depicts a traditional Japanese garden surrounding a noble residence, creating a quiet scene reminiscent of the refined world of classical Japanese life.

Rather than reproducing the whole pattern, selected details of the kimono have been carefully cut and arranged into the jewelry.

The pine and plum motifs become small fragments of this larger landscape, allowing a piece of the original textile to be worn and appreciated in a new form.

■ Design

This set includes:

• Plum and pine motif brooch
• Matching earrings

Each piece is carefully handmade from vintage kimono silk textile.

The brooch and earrings are made using selected sections of the original kimono featuring pine and plum motifs.

Because the motifs are cut directly from the vintage textile, the placement of the patterns is unique to each piece. Small variations in color and detail are part of the beauty of working with an original kimono.

■ Materials

• Vintage Japanese kimono silk fabric
• Chirimen / crepe silk
• Paper core for structure

Metal parts:

• Brooch pin: brass, made in Japan
• Earrings: surgical stainless steel hooks
• Jump rings: stainless steel

■ Size

Brooch:
Approx. 6 cm
Thickness: approx. 1.5–1.6 cm

Earrings:
Approx. 1.7 cm
Thickness: approx. 5 mm

■ Handmade Note

Each piece is handmade in Japan.

Because each flower and motif is cut from a different section of the vintage kimono fabric, small differences in shape, color placement, and pattern are part of the character of each piece.

The fabric itself comes from a kimono with its own history, making every piece slightly different.

■ Care Instructions

This piece contains delicate silk fabric and a paper core.

Please avoid washing.

To preserve the beauty of the textile, please avoid touching the fabric surface frequently. Natural oils from your hands may affect the delicate textile over time.

Keep away from excessive moisture.

■ Origin

Handmade in Japan

A small piece of a traditional Japanese landscape, taken from a vintage kimono and given a new life.

Please note: This item is shipped under DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). Import taxes or duties may be charged upon delivery.