I am an Asanoha II Boxwood Comb. Whether I take the straight path or the windy path, I never get tangled up.

Curator's Notes 

Hair care is sacred in Japan, where hair is not only a sign of health and beauty, it also carries spiritual energy. Jusan-Ya continues the tradition of Japanese hair care and made it portable with this beautiful travel comb. Using original production techniques from the Nara period, this comb is handmade from boxwood that is bound and fumigated by smoke to strengthen the wood and correct warps. Boxwood is naturally oily, which protects the comb from breakage and prevents static when brushing. The comb comes with a fabric case that you can pop in your bag, while protecting and keeping the comb clean.

Boxwood Comb with Case was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker 

Maker: Jusan-Ya

Designer: Jusan-Ya

Specifications

Dimensions: 

Comb: 4” (w) x 1.25” (l) x 0.1” (h) or 102mm (w) x 32mm (l) x 3mm (h)

Case: 2" (w) x 4.5 (l) or 51mm (w) x 114mm (l)

Weight: 0.7 oz or 20 g

Materials: Boxwood, Fabric

Details

• Handmade in Japan
• Do not dip combs in water
• Avoid combing wet hair
• Coat liberally with vegetable oil (camellia or olive) and place in plastic bag for 2-3 days to clean comb
• Comes as a set with a navy blue traditional leaf patterned, gold lined fabric case