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Happy Pink Saturday, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know we over ate…I was more than a tad uncomfortable at the end of the meal!

This week I have another hatpin holder to share with you. I found it on Ebay. It is Nippon porcelain and I love it.

Ah, my favorite color combination of pink and aqua. The flowers are so lovely, as is the gold edging.

Oh, so pretty!


See the raised dots? I’ve found that such designs were called ‘moriage.’ It was the art of applying raised dots to porcelain, especially Japanese porcelain, in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

I’m having a lot of fun seeking out my latest passion – these beautiful hatpin holders!

Please stop by our hostess Beverly’s blog – How Sweet the Sound, for a list of everyone participating.

Comments

  1. Oh Claudia… Happy Pink Saturday sweetie.

    I am beginning to love these little hatpin vases that you are collecting as well. They are just precious. This one I really love the color combination. It is so pretty, and the raised dots are so unique.

    Like you said, it doesn’t take up very much room to have a collection like this. A shadow box might work just great for this type of collection.

    Thanks for sharing sweetie. Please stop by and read my pink post. I love to share with you.

    Country hugs…Sherry

  2. I love the hatpin holder what a wonderful creation. I love it, never saw one until now, but looks great.

    Hope you had a wonderful holiday.

    Blessings

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  3. Hi Claudia,

    Happy Pink Saturday! Long time no see. I love that hatpin holder. And your new look. Very pretty. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with those you love.

    All the best,
    Judy

  4. awww Claudia! what a great find! so beautiful! I love dishes or serving accessories Made in Japan or Nippon.. they are normally made in very beautiful colours with handpainted roses and gold lining! thanks for sharing this lovely treasure and have a good weekend!

  5. That hatpin vase is so pretty. I haven’t ventured into the Ebay world yet, but I have my eye on some china – so maybe I’ll give it a try soon. Thanks for the little lesson on “moriage”. That is really interesting. The raised dots really do add beauty don’t they? The details are so special. Glad you had a good Thanksgiving. Eating too much is part of the fun, don’t you think?

    Happy Pink Saturday.
    Tricia

  6. Oh, Claudia,
    Your hatpin holder is exquisite! I LOVE the aqua and pink combination. You know, I had those colours in my kitchen, dining, and living room for years. I still love them! Thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday to you.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

  10. Oh lordy I am getting sooooooooo senile. I looked at your post and thought it said NAPKIN holder and I thought “Whaaaaaaaaaaat”?? and that is why I didn’t know what to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!They’re coming to take me away……Mollye

  12. What an exquisite piece your hatpin holder.
    Thanks for the info too, I didn’t know that about the raised dots.
    Have a nice weekend!

  13. Claudia, it’s gorgeous! The color combination is wonderful and I’m loving those raise dots! I’ve been doing a lot of ‘dotting’ myself! LOL!

    Thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday!

    Hugs,
    Teresa

  14. Hi Claudia

    Happy PS. I love you new hatpin holder. Do you have any hatpins? Glad to hear that you had a great Thanksgiving!

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Leann

  20. Happy Pink Saturday Claudia. Your pin holder is so pretty. That is one collection that I don’t have. I probably don’t need to start another collection either. I guess I’ll have to leave them to you. :o)

  28. Happy Pink Saturday, Claudia! I agree, your hatpin collection is so pretty! Thanks for telling me more about what the raised design is called too! Interesting! Suzie

  30. We all have our “current collections” I suppose. Mine is pincushions from Etsy. And now I’ve decided I need decorative pins so I’ve started ordering them as well. Your hatpin vase is quite beautiful. I don’t have one, so that maybe means it will soon be on my “collection” list!
    Brenda

  31. I love your hatpin holders. I suppose when you fill the house with them, you can then start collecting hatpins! Just gorgeous and I’m so glad you showed us the detail.

    Happy Pink Saturday! (and, that stamp set is definitely going on my Christmas list!)

  33. The hatpin holder is really neat!! A collection would really be interesting. A nice small spot by a lamp would really show off those pretty colors!

    You have a great blog. Glad I stopped! Happy Pink Saturday!

  34. Hi Claudia..
    I love your sweet hatpin holder. It’s just beautiful. I think I might like to collect them, but I love the old hatpins even better. Happy Pinks and have a great weekend.

  35. Claudia!!!! I am in love with this Nippon hatpin holder. I think it may be the prettiest one I’ve ever seen. Have you found any hatpins yet? Let me know if you find a good source for the vintage ones.

    Happy Pink Saturday.

  36. Claudia, this new treasure is a delight. I think the little raised dots are a charming touch. Glad to learn what this technique is called. I was at a thrift store this afternoon and they had an entire collection of antique hair keepers. At least I think that is what they are called. I suppose a collector had passed away and this is where the collection ended up.
    Didn’t see any hat pin holders, but will keep that in mind when I’m out and about.
    Happy Pink Saturday! ~ Sarah

  37. It is truly a beautiful napkin holder. I do not recall ever seeing one just like this. A real nice find for you.

  38. Hi Claudia,

    That is just lovely, and what a wonderful collection to start. I’m sure it will be amazingly huge before you know it. You won’t know which one you love the most!

    ox Cath

  40. It is beautiful and I love the “dots”. I need to keep an eye out for hatpin holders for you. I did find a hatpin at the flea market we went to in Paris!!!! Happy Pink Saturday.

  43. Hi Claudia, wow I love the hatpin vase..beautiful. I have a collection of china figurines that are marked made in occupied Japan and I am guessing they are worth quite a bit they were my grandmas so they are not going anywhere..anyway, thanks for stopping by my blog today!
    hugs~
    Barb

  44. It’s gorgeous. Can you imagine having a need for hatpins and holders? It could be fun although they would consider them deadly weapons now adays! I’m glad you had a Happy Thanksgiving and I hope today was Happy Pink Day!

  48. Such a gorgeous hatpin holder. I can see why it has sparked an interest to collect them ~ they are really beautiful and unusual.

  49. Good morning Claudia, I am sorry to be late yet again, there are so many posts and it just takes time, but I am here and so glad that I am. That hatpin vase is gorgeous and what a perfect find on ebay. I love hatpins, they are all so different and very interesting, each one has it’s own beauty. Happy Pink Saturday my friend and enjoy the hunt, Char

  52. That is just gorgeous! Never knew that about the raised dots, interesting! Love those colors too! Hope you have had a nice weekend…so glad it’s sunny here today too! Neat about that doggie wash place!

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