Plant Material Hairpins

Wooden Hairpins

Here are some hairpins made from plant-based materials - in this case wood. Because wood is so easy to carve it is possible to make quite elaborate designs and beautiful objects cheaply. These hairpins are not as beautiful as those made in silver or jade but can be afforded by ordinary people and function just as well.

Taiwan aboriginal carved wooden hairpins

Here are some carved wooden hairpins made by Taiwan's aboriginal peoples.

Bamboo Hairpins

The fibres (grain) in bamboo are very straight, so it is ideal for making hairpins.

Other wooden hairpins and combs

Here are a lot of different kinds of hairpins in wood with different shapes and carved decoration.