Traditional doll
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Title |
Traditional doll |
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Description |
3x3x7' ; plastic and cloth; This doll is dressed in a kimono, and she plays a tsuzumis. The kimono assumed its present form during the Edo period (1603-1867). It is the traditional dress of Japan and is now worn only on formal occasions. It is made of straight strips of silk, cotton, linen, or wood. The long purple and gold fabric strip around the torso is the Obi. Its purpose is to tie the kimono. Patterns on kimonos were originally from the family crests, as illustrated on this doll. Family crests were widely used during the Edo period. The crests are categorized into several motifs: plants, buildings or objects, animals, nature or water scenes, Sino-Japanese characters, and religious shrines. The tsuzumis are types of drums played in traditional Japanese performing arts, such as Noh and Nagauta. |
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Subject |
Costume ; Art, Japanese ; Tzuzumis ; Kimono ; Edo period |
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Publisher |
Japan (?) |
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Rights |
Giertz Education Center @ the Krannert Art Museum |
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