Ephemeral nature of life and Sakura blossoms

Hi, Maho beauty friends! The cherry blossom, or Sakura is Japan's unofficial national flower and there are many dozens of different cherry tree varieties in Japan. Sakura blossoms symbolize clouds due to their nature of blooming en masse, besides being an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life. The life of Sakura is very short - they only remain for a week. Yet they are so amazingly beautiful! heart emoticon Have you ever seen the cherry blossoms in Japan?
Here is playful yet elegant Japanese kanzashi with Sakura. Please click the URL for details: http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php…
Japoniška vyšnia sakura laikoma neaoficialiu Japonijos simboliniu medžiu ir gerbiama kaip nacionalinis reliktas. Japonijoje vyšnių žydėjimas yra atrakcija, pritraukianti minias vietos gyventojų ir turistų. Nepaprastai graži ir trapi ji vadinama Japonijos siela ir savo rausvos bei baltos spalvos žiedais skelbia apie atėjusį pavasarį.

Kanzashi are ornamental hairpins or combs that have been used for traditional Japanese hairstyle. Originally, kanzashi were considered as charms.
It was believed that magical power was in the stick of the kanzashi and it could fend off evil spirits when it was put close to the head, which is the most important part of human's body. http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&product_id=250

Another theory says that kanzashi were used as weapons of self-defence. However, kanzashi came to be used as hairpins to put hair together with the growing aesthetic sense of women.
It is said that the change of kanzashi made more variations of women's hairdos.
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When we see kanzashi today, there are a wide range of materials, shapes, and designs. People enjoy kanzashi with western style clothes or gowns and it looks very elegant and natural. 
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Kanzashi attract many women not only in Japan but also in other countries now.
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Gorgeous big Sakura cherry blossoms decorated with small shining rhinestones. Absolutely lovely item - it would make a unique gift. http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&product_id=61

GIFT IDEAS: ADORABLE JAPANESE STYLE COSMETIC MIRRORS

One more Japanese Mothers Day gift idea: how about traditional Japanese cosmetic mirror with Maki-e style decor? This adorable mirrors surely will be appreciated by even the most shrewd of collectors. With its intricate detailing and accompanying plaque, these mirrors are a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship ♪

This original Kaga Ishikawa Japanese Lacquerware compact mirror is made with high precision to details. A delightful combination of 1,500 years Japanese traditional lacquerware art with our Modern Life.
http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=105

Stylish and small compact mirror which would fit into any size handbag and would make a very attractive little present. Elegant and fashionable design. The surface of this mirror is beautifully decorated with lovely picture of silver running rabbits. http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=106

Traditional Japanese kimono pattern hand mirror. Every handmade mirror has different design and wonderfully ornamented kimono pattern on them. http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=232

SET OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SAKURA PATTERN HAND MIRROR AND POUCH BAG - RED http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=109

Set of traditional Japanese Sakura pattern hand mirror and pouch bag  http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=107

Mirror comes with soft Japanese kimono pattern pouch (Kinchaku in Japanese), which protects it from scratches.  http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=108

Ephemeral and so beautiful photography series "Tales From Japan" by photographer Reylia Slaby

 http://www.loeildelaphotographie.com/2014/09/27/the-eye-of-readers/26256/reylia-slaby-tales-from-japan

Photography series "Tales From Japan" by photographer Reylia Slaby

Surrealistic and photoshop free works by Korean artist Jee Young Lee: artist turns her Tiny Studio Into a mesmerising Vision of Her Dreams

For weeks, sometimes months, she creates the fabric of a universe born from her mind within the confines of her 3 x 6 m studio. She does so with infinite minutiae and extraordinary patience, in order to exclude any ulterior photographic alteration.

http://www.opiomgallery.com/en/artistes/oeuvresphotographe/17/jeeyoung-lee

Recipient of multiple artistic awards including the Sovereign Art Prize (2012), JeeYoung Lee is one the the most promising up-and-rising figureheads of the younger Korean artistic world.

Cute Sakura cherry blossoms spring collection of Japanese hair accessories

Hi, Maho beauty friends ♪ We introduce elegant and cute Spring style Japanese Kanzashi collection kiki emoticon 
Available here: http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php…
Pasitinkant pavasarį: nauja moderni japoniškų plaukų aksesuarų kolekcija "Sakura". Kanzashi smeigtukas su ažūriniu vyšnios žiedų motyvu. Tradicijos įkvėpta moderni plaukų papuošalų serija. Elegantiškas ir subtiliai žaismingas dizainas, tradiciniai motyvai skoningai suderinti su šiolaikiškumu. Suteikite savo stiliui žiupsnelį rytietiškų motyvų! 

http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_26&product_id=253

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Asian style melting and broken Ceramics by Livia Marin.

Artist uses fragments of cups, bowls, jars and more and stages them with broken pieces or melting bits. It’s a surreal series, where you feel like the work might be dissolving as you’re looking at it.
http://www.thisiscolossal.com

Breathtaking art by Japanese artist Sayaka Ganz. 

She creates amazing animal sculptures made of salvaged plastic parts. Her amazing creations are characterized by an incredible sense of motion and her inspiration is supported by a genuine belief that “If we value our resources we will waste less.” http://www.designisthis.com/blog/en/post/animal-sculptures-sayaka-ganz

Capture the essence: Subtile and beautiful photos of Hiroshi Iwasaki

 http://thesuperslice.com/…/goldfish-still-life-photography…/