What's Aka-Chan Fude?

Akachan Fude uses an ancient Japanese tradition of turning your babies hair into a traditional writing brush, the ultimate and unique keepsake for your child's life.
All hair types, straight, wavy or curly can be expertly turned into a remarkable keepsake. The brushes are still hand-crafted in hundreds of years of Japanese tradition by experienced Japanese artisans using the same techniques. Presented in hand made display boxes made from the wood of the Paulownia tree – the same wood that has protected Japanese ceremonial clothes for centuries.

Your babies first hair is not only special but perfect for this old tradition while it is still soft and silky. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity as the Japanese tradition is to use the very first cut of your babies hair to make your brush. This is said to invoke the good fortune and blessings of happiness, health, intelligence and a prayer of everlasting and unchanging love to be visited upon your child.
Commemorate your child in a totally unique and original way
with the ultimate in personalised keepsakes made from your childs baby hair.

Many parents keep a lock of their childs hair
so why not celebrate the precious bond between parent and child in the Akachan Fude tradition.
By passing your fude to your child when they reach adulthood
you are symbolising their passage from childhood with a commemorative charm.
One that you've held dear to your heart since their birth, encompassing the love between you both.