Hairpin · Zan · 簪
A long time ago in ancient China, turning fifteen was a big moment for a young girl. It was marked with a special coming-of-age ceremony called the Ji Ji (Hairpin) Rite. On that day, her elders would place a hairpin in her hair — not just as decoration, but as a symbol of her growth and new identity. From that moment on, she was seen as a young woman, ready to take on new roles in life.
The hairpin stayed with her quietly, resting gently in her hair — a silent companion through change, maturity, and the steps into adulthood.
In love, the hairpin became something even more meaningful. Couples would exchange hairpins as a quiet promise — a way of saying, “I want to share my life with you.”
A single hairpin carries so much more than beauty. It tells a story of growth, of love, of connection. It shines softly, passing down culture and emotion through the ages.