Beschreibung
The 2way ZIP Camellia (Tsubaki) is a handmade Japanese art accessory by ZIP ART, in which a metal zipper is shaped by hand into a three-dimensional camellia flower, worn as a corsage or used as a bag charm.
The Moment a Zipper Becomes a Flower
This piece elevates the everyday functional material of a zipper into a sculpted camellia, with every petal formed by hand. The metal teeth catch the light like morning dew resting on the edge of a petal, capturing the moment when function turns into form.
Camellia: A Special Flower in Japanese Culture
The camellia has been loved in Japan since ancient times and is said to symbolize elegance, dignified beauty, vitality and unchanging strength. Blooming between winter and spring, it embodies beauty within change, resonating with the ZIP ART concept of wearing change.
Two Ways to Wear: Corsage or Bag Charm
By attaching or removing the pearl chain fitting, the piece can be worn as a corsage or hung as a bag charm. It adds elegance to formal outfits, and on an everyday bag it feels like carrying a small work of art with you.
A One-of-a-Kind Handmade Piece
The angle of each petal, the curves and the sense of depth are all adjusted by hand by designer RIO, winner of the Swarovski Design Contest Grand Prix, so no two pieces are exactly alike. In 2022 the work was exhibited at the Salon de l'art Japonais in Paris, France, where it was appreciated as an art piece as much as an accessory.
Perfect For
- Weddings, parties, ceremonies and other formal occasions
- An accent for a simple dress or jacket
- Everyday use as a bag charm
- A gift for someone special, or for admirers of Japanese culture overseas
Size and Care
- Corsage body: 5cm long including pearl charm x 4cm wide x 2cm high
- Bag charm: 16cm total length
- Handmade, so petal shape, angle and depth vary slightly from piece to piece and from the photographs
- Made with a metal zipper: strong impact or excessive force may deform it
- Avoid contact with water, which may cause discoloration
- Take care not to snag it when used as a bag charm
Colors may also look different from the actual item depending on photography and monitor settings. Please enjoy these individual variations as part of the charm of a one-of-a-kind handmade work.
■Item Spec
Size: L14cm × W4cm × H2cm
Weight: 20g