When do people use ornamentations? Many forms of adornment can be seen in religious rituals, ceremonies, and spiritual activities from ancient times. Sacred vessels decorated with symbols of supernatural power and nature are examples of these. Courts were also bedecked in gorgeous accessories and furnishings, and during festivals even commoners dressed up to color these celebrations. The participants enjoyed embellishing ordinary accessories such as combs and kanzashi hair ornaments. Within this, people gave “shape” in the form of dynamic “decorations” to express their various feelings such as prayer and happiness towards life. Although “decorations” do not belong to a genre like sculpture or painting, they radiate the sublime hues that are characteristic of a country and its people.