I just found this video on the Living Artists of Japan, with artisans who are known for their Hina Dolls which come out on Girl’s Day (March 3rd) or Hinamatsuri. While these dolls (called ningyō in Japanese) range in materials, complexity and groupings (top of the line Hina sets show the entire royal entourage), they are by far not the only types of dolls that are known in Japan. There are also Hakata (which are clay figurines), Kokeshi (simple wooden dolls with no arms or legs), and many many more beautiful traditional forms that use paper, wood, and even clothing material.
Little girls (and little boys) grow up with dolls, no matter what part of the world they live in. And each country has it’s own unique style that tells the story about their society. Take a look at just a few of the different forms of Japanese art:
*And if you want to see the beauty of Japan’s art and culture, then go check out Kateigaho International Edition magazine (which is a work of art in itself) to read more about the artists who are truly treasured in this ancient and beautiful country.
I hope that you had an enjoyable day getting to know a little about my other home: Japan. Trust me, there’s a whole lot more to experience.
