2/17/2011

胎毛筆 My Japanese Brush that is made from...

Today is my happy day. I got this Japanese calligraphy brush from my family in Japan. This is soooo special for us because this brush is made from my daughter's hair! I did her first hair cut right after her second Birthday. I sent it to my parents', and my sister arranged every thing to make it happen. (Thank you so much, my sister!) I almost started crying when I opened the box. A lot of sweet memories came back to my mind. It is nice to have something like this. I have a little piece of my baby in my hands forever! I love the culture in Japan... Makes me wonder when I can go back there.

and of course, I am wondering where I can decorate this one of kinds curly brush...


今日、こちらの胎毛筆を受け取りました。
２歳のお誕生日で初めてヘアカットした娘の髪の毛を実家に送り、専門店で作ってもらったもです。
カーリーヘアなので、筆の毛先がくるん！と丸まってます。
記念として一生残せるものなので、これは我が家の宝です。

さて、どこに飾ろうかな？
Posted by magnolia at 3:02 PM

2 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    That is really a beautiful sentiment. Is it traditional to have a brush made from a family member's hair?

    And thank you for the kind words on my blog. I appreciate you coming over and leaving a comment.

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  2. magnoliaFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Thank you for the comments Courtney!

    It's a good question. Yes, it is an ancient Japanese tradition. Since there is only a once in a lifetime opportunity, a lot of Japanese people make a brush from babies first hair.

    It is said to invoke the good fortune, health, happiness, and intelligence etc...

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