Timeless Peacocks and Magic Flowers Maru Corset

This Corset is a unique piece made from a Japanese Obi 

coming from Kyoto from the Showa Era. 

An Obi is a sash or a belt used to hold in place a kimono, a Japanese traditional dress. 

The main character of this piece is the magnificent  White Peacock at the front of the corset with a floral pattern with bronze Peonies, Cherry blossoms and Pines. Some touches of purple are added to the bronze background enriching this splendid fabric. 

To the Buddhists, Peacocks symbolise wisdom and Buddhism carried its symbolism towards the east, till Japan.  

In Japan the Peacock is associated with the deity called Kannon. It is a symbol of compassion and kind-heartedness and it is believed to have the power to counteract poison, invoke rain end ensure good health.

Nowadays Peacock symbolise integrity, nurturing and kindness.  The breath-taking beauty of the  White Peacock is very rare, and therefore is seen as a sign of good luck.

The Pine tree is known to represent steadfastness. The Cherry blossoms symbolise new beginnings, renewal and beauty.  The colourful Peonies represent prosperity, good luck and honour.