Kanzashi are traditional Japanese hair accessories for women, used as ornaments in hair arrangements. Many different styles and designs of kanzashi were created during the late Edo period to adorn women's hair. They were made using a wide variety of materials, including lacquer-coated wood, gold or silver plated metal (brass is commonly used today for its strength), tortoiseshell, ivory, or silk. More recently, different types of plastic have been used as well. Materials such as coral, agate, jade, and crystal have been used to create the decorative embellishments. There is even a rare kanzashi made with crane bone for good luck.

Mi-Ivy was established to create a modern version of the traditional Japanese kanzashi, and make it more approachable and accessible.

The word雅( MIYABI) means "elegant" or " graceful," and has been used since ancient Japanese times. This stylish kanji character, familiar to any Japanese person, reflects the origin of our product as a traditional Japanese accessory.

The spelling change from MIYABI to Mi-Ivy is our way of embracing traditional Japanese culture as a modern fashion item, and offers the kanzashi as a special item that can be used in everyday life. Mi-Ivy kanzashis add an elegant touch to any occasion, and is a hair accessory that offers a limitless number of unique combinations to reflect your individuality.