At Simitra's you will find hair accessories of all kinds and all periods which truly are Exquisite Things.
Hair ornaments are not something to be simply put in the hair. Rather they say something about us, and our personal identity. They reflect the kind of individual we are, or hope to be seen as.
Over the coming months we at Simitra's will be adding a vast array of hair accessories of all kinds and periods. Antique Victorian hair combs will live side by side with huge mantilla combs or funky Retro pony tails and barrettes, as well as a selection of hair ornaments from exotic destinations and other cultures.
Many collectors choose not to wear their hair accessories, but rather to display them as art objects. So a beautiful and delicate Japanese hair comb can become a treasured keepsake. Others may like to use these lovely items for re-enactment or pageants, an entry into a more glamorous and gracious age that has sadly been lost to us.
Our aim is to make this not only a store but also a research site for collectors, researchers, dealers and others who have an interest in hair accessories, hairdressing and costume. In the near future we will be adding a series of articles which may be freely downloaded and used for non commercial purposes. We will also be adding a historic picture gallery showing how these wonderful hair accessories were advertised, used and worn, as well as reading lists and links to further sources of information.
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