plant or animal they depict; depicting flowers are known as (literally meaning "flower "). are usually made from a cluster of flowers, and may include -style strips of metal or long streamers of petals dangling from the main piece. are well-known for wearing that are typically larger than average. Generally, are worn in pairs, one on either side of the head, often with a complementary . The flowers are glued to backings of metal or cardboard that are attached to a wire and are bunched together to make bouquets and other arrangements. Additional detailing of stamens is created by the use of , a strong, thin twine made from paper, often coloured and used for decorative works. Geisha, and especially , wear different for each month of the year. Seasonal motifs are highly seasonal, though typically the only people in Japan who follow the seasons closely enough to register seasonal changes are geisha and their apprentices. Since wear more elaborate than their senior geisha, seasonal changes are even more important for them. January – The design of January usually has an auspicious New Years' theme. is a popular choice – a combination of pine (), bamboo () and plum blossoms () in green, red and white. Other popular motifs are sparrows (), spinning tops and battledore paddles (). February – Usually trailing deep pink or red plum blossoms, said to symbolise young love and the approach of spring. Another less common theme is the pinwheel and the flowerball () that is worn for Setsubun. March – Trailing yellow and white rapeseed flowers () and butterflies, as well as peach blossoms (), narcissus (), camellia () and peonies (). A rare featuring dolls that are used to celebrate the (Girl's Day Festival) can also be seen during this month. April – Trailing soft pink cherry blossoma () mixed with butterflies and lanterns, signalling the approach of summer. Cherry blossom viewing at this time of year is a major cultural event in Japan. consisting of a single silver (or sometimes gold) butterfly () made of cord are common. May – Trailing purple wisteria () and flag irises (), usually in blue or pink. Irises denote the height of spring while wisteria is a flower often associated with the Imperial Court (wisteria viewing parties have been celebrated by Japanese nobles since the Heian period). June – Trailing green willow () leaves with carnations/pinks